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TIL that when bears hibernate, they "hold it in" for almost half a year. This is due to a fecal plug that forms in their lower intestine that prevents them from pooping while hibernating.

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b4j7 TIL Mohammed wrote an open letter to Christians that declared their right to self-governance, protection for churches and monasteries, and freedom to practice their religion openly in Muslim controlled areas. Muslims are commanded to follow this until the end of time.
QNv5p TIL the Roman Colosseum was named after a nearby statue of emperor Nero which was modeled after one of the seven wonders of the ancient world – the Colossus of Rhodes
EgyRX TIL The Rock created The People’s Elbow in an attempt to get The Undertaker to break character
erLn TIL Japanese police fire paint-balls at fleeing vehicles so that other police vehicles can see them and to identify them at a later date if they get away. The paint is Bright orange and difficult to remove.
VBMpZ TIL the "White House Gift Shop" is not connected to the White House, is not affiliated with the federal government and is privately owned.