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TIL Scallops have anywhere from 50-200 eyes.

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N7Ekb TIL Roman von Ungern-Sternberg, a Baltic-German Noble gained the nickname 'The Mad Baron' after brutally conquering Mongolia during the Russian Civil War. He also believed he was the reincarnation of Genghis Khan and was known for the ruthless treatment of his subordinates.
W7RlL TIL that Algeria, Syria, Iraq and Jordan have nationwide internet shutdowns to prevent cheating during school exams.
OoLVR Today I learned that the cloudy vapor that appears when liquid nitrogen is exposed to the air is condensed moisture, not the gas itself. The gas actually causing the condensation and freezing is completely invisible.
GYbQj TIL that there's a company called Eternal reef that turns dead bodies into an ocean reef that memorialize the passing of loved ones by helping to preserve and protect the marine environment.
JPwm TIL Costco hasn’t changed the price of its $1.50 Hot Dog/Soda Combo For 28 Years Since 1985