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TIL Zoey Dechanel was in an Offspring video, in the 90s

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Z8E1a TIL of the time a 59-year-old Louisiana man was captured by South Koreans after trying to cross the Civilian Control Line into North Korea. When questioned, he claimed he was going to "help resolve tensions on the Korean Peninsula." All he packed for his heroic escapade was extra underwear.
9YyJG TIL that if the Yellowstone Supervolcano erupted it would blanket the entirety of the U.S in a layer of ash, as well as most of North America. What would ensue is a potential decade or so of 'Volcanic Winter', where the global temperature would drop significantly, among other issues.
OGeBa TIL at 120° liquid can burn the skin in about five minutes, but at 140° it takes about five seconds.
XExbQ TIL In 1963, the Bronx Zoo had an exhibition called "The Most Dangerous Animal in the World." It was a mirror.
xVR6b TIL that Bretagne, the last living search and rescue dog who assisted after the 9/11 attacks, was saluted by firefighters as she was being taken into the vet's office to be euthanized due to kidney failure.