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TIL that the city of London is still paying rent of a sharp axe, a billhook, 6 horseshoes, and 61 nails to the Queen on a property leased in 1211

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R7n0j Humpback whales are far better known for their bellowing "songs" that can travel up to six miles, but the animals also have quiet voices. Biologists have observed humpback calves “whispering” to their mothers in tones that can be heard only within 330 feet—a strategy to prevent predators, such as orcas, from eavesdropping. Calves also want to avoid adult male humpbacks, which may try to separate the calf from its mother to mate. This shortened time with its mom could ultimately weaken the calf, which needs to drink 50 gallons of milk a day to fuel up for its long migration.
v1v5D TIL that President Andrew Jackson taught his pet parrot how to curse. During Andrew Jackson's funeral, the parrot started to curse non-stop so it had to be removed from the funeral
1aJlr TIL of the White Rose which was a non-violent Nazi resistance group made of college students and a professor. It started by releasing pamphlets against the Nazi Party and ended with the execution of 6 students and the professor.
69dLY TIL that Buddy Guy, the blues guitarist that influenced generations of other guitarists including Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Keith Richards, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jeff Beck, Santana, and John Mayer, is still alive at 86 and even has a worldwide tour this year.
4xbb TIL The NHL has a list of capable goaltenders in every city should the starter and backup go down in-game due to injury