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TIL, a male orca named Tilikum in Orlando sea world involved in three human killings including two trainers.

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KO59Q TIL that sailors on board submarines are fed the best food in the entire military, to make up for the stress of living in a small metal tube underwater for weeks at a time. Submariners enjoy dishes like prime rib, lobster, and bread baked fresh from scratch.
neWPY TIL that the Italian painter Raphael was often accompanied by fifty scholars daily; when Michangelo greeted him one day, he said "You walk surrounded by an entourage like a general," and Raphael responded, "And you, you walk alone like an executioner."
NX408 TIL that Over 50 percent of the world's population relies on rice for 80 percent of it's food requirements
BvLe TIL TV painter Bob Ross had straight hair and hated his fro. Originally, he permed it to save money on haircuts, but once he became famous, changing his iconic look would have damaged his brand.
aD1Z TIL when Paris Hilton was hosting SNL, cast members took bets at to whether or not she would ask anyone a personal question. Seth Meyers said yes and won when she asked if Maya Rudolph was Italian. As recounted by Tina Fey, who calls Hilton ‘a piece of shit’.