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wXJ1 TIL that the “immunity to iocane powder” plot device has a basis on an ancient king
AONw TIL there is a plan in place to build an offshore technology hub near San Francisco but in international waters so that anyone can come and work on projects from around the world without a visa.
40JX TIL blue whales are so enormous that a human being could swim through their largest veins and arteries.
GY4vJ TIL that according to Japonese manner of fighting, they must first call out by name someone from the enemy ranks, and then attack in single combat.
b004 TIL that crocodiles will balance sticks over their snouts in order to lure water birds that are searching for nesting material. They have only been seen doing this during the bird’s nesting season.