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TIL that a misreading of Persian-derived babr (tiger) as misspelled Russian bobr (beaver) led to a flag having a tiger-beaver hybrid

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ylXw TIL that the national basketball team of New Zealand is called “The Tall Blacks”
8Pga TIL that dolphin squeaks show the same 45 degree pattern as any other written language when the words are graphed out
9Yrdm TIL that Colin Farell helped a drifter in Toronto win $2,000 from a radio station, who was offering it to anyone who could bring the actor to their studio. 4 years later, he helped the same man again, by taking him on a $2,100 shopping spree for essential clothing and giving him $830 for rent.
epPb TIL broccoli, parsley, brussel sprouts, and red bell peppers all contain more vitamin C per 100g serving than oranges. Chili peppers contain 400 percent more.
OYp6 TIL that armed citizens shoot and kill more criminals than police and have fewer incidents of mistakenly identifying the criminal.