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TIL: The German word for “selfie stick” is deppenzepter, which roughly translates to “idiot staff”

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yD8J TIL the Amish are among the fastest-growing populations in the world, with an average of seven children per family.
jWoN TIL artist Binh Danh develops photographs directly on to leaves, using the natural combination of chlorophyll and sunlight. Also, TIL that’s possible.
69Rrm TIL The last mounted US cavalry charge was made in the Philippines on January 16, 1942. As the Japanese surged across the Batalan River, E and F Troops of the 26th drew up their horses in perfect formation. The 26th fought on horse and on foot, tossing gasoline-filled soda bottles at enemy tanks
R55Xa TIL that the FCC prohibits replications of the Emergency Alert System tone. Broadcasters misusing it can be sanctioned and fined. In 2013, the trailer for Olympus Has Fallen had EAS tones and cable providers were fined $1.9 million dollars.
OG6vg TIL that despite being only 0.3% of the worlds population, Australia has 80% of the worlds poker machines located outside of a casino.