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TIL that Sperm Whales are the loudest species of whales, whose clicking sounds can reach 230dB. For reference, a jet engine is around 188dB.

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mxZ0Y TIL that an average-sized cat with its limbs extended achieves a terminal velocity of about 60mph (97km/h), while an average-sized man reaches a terminal velocity of about 120mph (193km/h). This is why cats can survive falls from such great heights.
85YL TIL that the genetic testing of a boy who died 12,500 years ago proved that descendants of all Native Americans, including South & Central American tribes, can be traced back at least 24,000 years to a group of early Asians and Europeans who mated near Lake Baikal in what is now Siberia.
W7VnX TIL that the Czech Republic is home to the largest castle complex in the world, Prague Castle. The complex covers over 70,000 square meters and includes numerous palaces, churches, and gardens. It has been the seat of Czech rulers for over a thousand years.
grAo7 TIL that "Total Eclipse of the Heart," performed by Bonnie Tyler, was originally titled "Vampires in Love." Songwriter Jim Steinman wrote it while working on a musical of Nosferatu, with lyrics about the power of darkness and love's place in the dark.
8e9yP TIL about a successful professional fisherman born without legs or hands, and uses no prosthetics (video in comments)