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TIL Composite bows made with animal glue, such as those used by the Mongols and Turks, fall apart in rain or high humidity.

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epx6b TIL that Michigan produces both Sweet and Sour Crude Oil
Vpxp TIL a man named C.B. Fry is history’s ‘Ultimate All Rounder’: having attended Oxford University; represented England in Cricket and football; played in the FA Cup final; equaled the world long-jump record; as well as having proficiency in teaching, writing, broadcasting, and politics.
GDJ4 TIL a man died in a helmet law protest while not wearing a helmet when he crashed his motorcycle. Medical experts say he would have survived if he had a helmet on during the accident.
5YwXQ TIL that it’s illegal to wear camouflage in: Antigua, Barbados, Grenada, Jamaica, Nigeria, Oman, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, St Lucia, Trinidad and Tobago, Zambia or Zimbabwe. You probably won’t end up in jail, but you can expect to part ways with all your camouflage gear.
awxAM TIL A coyote can outrun a roadrunner by double its speed