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TIL about the war between Ohio and Michigan, which gave Michigan the Upper Peninsula and Ohio what's now known as the Toledo Strip.

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lorQ1 TIL that the first stall in public restrooms is most likely to be the cleanest. According to studies, people tend to choose the middle one because of the “centrality preference.” On the other hand, the first stall, which is the least used, is likely to be the cleanest.
lo1pK TIL a gannet named Nigel, was dubbed "the loneliest bird in the world" due to the absence of any other birds of his species on his island. Conservationists built fake concrete birds to attract more birds but Nigel ended up falling in love with one the decoys.
6A9l TIL that the Tourette Syndrome Association released a statement after the South Park episode “Le Petit Tourette” where they complimented the show on being “well researched” and that it “served as a clever device” to get accurate information to the public.
R5lG6 TIL that during puberty a spike in hormones causes the body to produce more melanin, which is why the penis and nipples are darker than the rest of the skin.
b9VvE TIL that Cheap Trick has performed live more than 3,700 times.