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TIL that the islands of Hawaii have no native mammals except for one species of bat

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jNQwj TIL that sprinters and long-distance runners rely on different aerobic processes to run and that Usain Bolt, the fastest person in the world, has never run a mile.
pYyK8 TIL of TOTO (TOtable Tornado Observatory), a white metal barrel, weighing 250-350 pounds. TOTO would be tipped into a vertical position & swiveled so certain side faced north (for accurate wind direction readings). The closest TOTO deployment to a tornado was on 29 April 1984 near Ardmore OK.
bPR7 TIL that the Curiosity Rover sings happy birthday to itself every year on the anniversary of its touch-down on Mars.
X0mBE TIL that actor Hero Fiennes Tiffin, who was cast as young Voldemort in the Harry Potter films is the nephew of Ralph Fiennes, who played old Voldemort. Although he auditioned along with thousands of others, this family connection led to accusations of nepotism.
QxDk TIL that in the wake of the Katrina disaster, police from the New Orleans suburb of Gretna blocked desperate evacuees from crossing a bridge over the Mississippi River, turning back hundreds by firing guns in the air over the crowd.