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TIL both Destiny’s Child and Alicia Keys made their debut on the soundtrack to Men in Black

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Z81BR TIL polar bears have a black skin with a transparent fur to absorb the sun's heat. They appear white because the air spaces of each hair scatters the light in all directions.
webJ TIL that the region of Patagonia in South America originates from the Spanish term “patagón”, roughly translating to ‘giants’, given to natives by Magellan when encountering the local tribe of Tehuelches along the coast. Archaeologists have determined their average male height to have been 6’10”.
MmdA TIL that Ashton Kutcher had a girlfriend who was murdered by a serial killer while they were dating.
OG6kR TIL of the "Pittsburgh Toilet". A basement toilet configuration with no surrounding walls
rNyXd TIL that Queen's "Don't Stop Me Now" only reached #86 on the Billboard Chart