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TIL Armie Hammer's great grandfather Armand Hammer tried to buy Arm & Hammer because was tired of being asked about it

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8eXL4 TIL the original English voice actor to Daisy in the Mario series, Kate Fleming, passed away in a flash flood. Her partner, Charlene Strong, made a film For My Wife... in dedication to same-sex marriage equality and the challenges faced due to legal restrictions in processing Kate's passing.
Wk4Q4 TIL about a population of Greater Rheas (Nandus) that established itself in Northern Germany after 7 birds escaped a farm in 2000. As of 2018 their number has reached as many as 566
RR0w TIL that there is a sparkling blue African berry which can retain it’s color for 40+ years after being picked.
0dkQA TIL that many people do not have voluntary control over the muscles to keep their eustachian tubes open, for example to avoid popping in an airplane
kOpod TIL that Japan has a thriving 'Fake Family' industry, where clients can rent family members for special occasions or just to alleviate loneliness.