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TIL that USA has been at war during 217 out of its 238 calendar years of existence

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p8AkZ TIL there are daytime fireworks.
9JPr TIL that an anti-Nazi organization called Exit distributed free t-shirts at a neo-Nazi rock concert in Germany. These shirts appeared to be neo-Nazi-themed, but after they were washed, an anti-Nazi message was revealed.
Qa8e TIL that after the fertilisation of a mammalian egg occurs, a zinc spark transpires; where “sparks” are actually visible inside of the embryo.
694AQ TIL the lungs perform the vast majority of or bodies excretion. The majority of weight we lose daily is though our breath, not our butts.
n1g7 TIL the term “groggy” comes from either the British or American Navy. These sailors drank Grog, which was a mix of rum, water, and citrus juice, which was used to fight scurvy. Someone who is dazed or sleepy might feel as if they have had too much grog, making them “groggy.”