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TIL that squirrels can theoretically survive a fall from ANY height due to their size and mass.

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XGj8 TIL an 8 year old named Tyler Doohan saved 6 people from his burning house before finally succumbing to the fire himself while trying to save the last victim, his disabled grandfather. They were best friends.
d8mxK TIL of "The Blood Countess" Elizabeth Báthory who may have murdered over 650 women. She was given house arrest instead of execution because of her nobility.
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