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wo49P TIL that in Japan, crows frequently build nests on power poles and electrical equipment, and these nests can cause short circuits and power outages, so utility companies run regular “crow patrols” to remove them
nWPR9 TIL that Japanese researchers won an award for Biology, at the Ig Nobel 2025 Awards, for research on reducing blood-feeding insect bites on cows by painting on black and white stripes.
wobVP TIL Twin Peaks was massively popular in Japan in the early 1990s. Daytime TV programs speculated about the identity of Laura Palma’s killer, mock funerals were held and a wide range of merchandise was sold. It also inspired games like Silent Hill and Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening