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TIL the 435 illustrations in John Audubon’s book “The Birds of America”, which feature 1,037 species of birds, were life-sized. The pages were 39x26 in. (about 100x66 cm).

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W7gd8 TIL that minus a few bridges, the majority of Bridges in NYC were built in the 19th century or the early part of the 20th century with the oldest being built 140 years ago.
wokYM TIL housecats are responsible for an annual bird mortality, estimated to be 1.3 to 4.0 billion. And mammal mortality likely 6.3 to 22.3 billion individuals. In the US alone.
5Y6j9 TIL There are no reports throughout history of any one finding buried treasure, pirate or not. "In reality, pirates burying treasure was rare. Buried treasure is a literary trope commonly associated with depictions of pirates, criminals, and Old West outlaws. "
aGOy TIL about the Salt Water Buffalo who were introduced to Newfoundland as a potential new species for meat and hide. All but 1 died as they discovered the best tasting grass was at the edge of cliffs and inevitably fell to their deaths
Lkxxd TIL that March 16 is a national holiday in Latvia celebrating Latvians who served in the Nazi Waffen-SS during World War II