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TIL an unauthorized Harry Potter sequel was sold in China consisting of “The Hobbit” with the names changed to Harry Potter characters

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VM40k TIL that the ruby-throated hummingbird can cross 800 km (500 mi) of the Gulf of Mexico on a nonstop flight.
M7Bea TIL Dr Phil once invited the creator of the BumFights video series on his show to confront him about exploiting vulnerable people for financial gain. Ty Beeson showed up dressed up as Dr Phil and hurled accusations at Dr Phil, claiming he exploited people in similarly difficult situations.
VBpw4 TIL Of the SS Baychimo, abandoned by her crew in 1931, she floated adrift along the coast of Alaska for 38 years and was last sighted in 1969
YZWA TIL of African spiny mice that can shed up to 60% of the skin on their backs to escape predators. They then regrow hair follicles, skin, sweat glands and fur instead of scar tissue. And it is speculated that we could switch this mechanism on in humans.
roO4 TIL former Miami Dolphins Fullback Robert Konrad fell overboard from his 38-foot boat and swam for over 16 miles to shore overnight. Suffering from hypothermia once reaching shore, he said it was “bittersweet” because he had no strength to walk.