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TIL:'A True Hero' Patrick Kilonzo Mwalua from Kenya; travels with his truck, containing 3000 gallons of water, everyday, to help thirsty animals that have been suffering due to the drought.

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NX4wM TIL about the TwitterPeek, a Twitter-only mobile device introduced in 2009 that allowed users to send and receive tweets...and nothing else
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R7Q19 TIL physician Ben Goldacre publicly questioned the credibility of nutritionist Gillian McKeith's diploma from American Association of Nutritional Consultants, after successfully applying for and receiving the same diploma on behalf of his dead cat Henrietta.
rVN0 TIL of Michael Nicholson, a man from Michigan who has one bachelor’s degree, two associate’s degrees, 22 master’s degrees, three specialist degrees and one doctoral degree, making him the most credentialed person in history.