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ybVv TIL there is a documentary that has followed the lives of 14 British children since 1964
kN6E TIL that the French military actually has the best military record in Europe having won 132 of the 185 battles they fought in the last 800 years
YMMv TIL that freshwater fish only “drink” water through their skin via osmosis, while saltwater fish also drink water through their mouths
egO4 TIL The Ancient Irish respected their dogs so much that if a Warrior or King gained the loyalty of a hound they would be given the prefix “Cu” meaning “Hound” added on before their own name to show others they were worthy of the respect and loyalty of a dog.
wmgo TIL that the Volkswagen Beetle used air pressure from the spare wheel for the windshield washer system