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TIL prolonged exposure to felt containing high levels of mercury would cause mental disfunction in 18th century hat makers, ushering in the phrase "As mad as a hatter".

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AgE4 TIL that the word “Sanction” is an antonym of itself.
gAVD TIL: That on 9/11, after the first plane hit the North Tower of the WTC, people in the South Tower wanted to leave but were advised by a announcement to stay at their desks. Some of those who tried to leave anyway were turned back by security in the building before the exits. 1,120 died.
BMJy TIL that the Western black rhino is officially extinct.
ZpYj4 TIL orcas are a part of the dolphin family
QNP5e TIL broad-snouted caimans are able to gain nutrition from soy protein. American alligators have also been shown to be able to gain nutrition from soy protein.