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TIL due to the historically long bond between dogs and humans, dogs have evolved to understand human laughter.

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Weg9 TIL that “Rubber duck debugging” is when a programmer explains his code to a rubber duck in hopes of finding a bug
QVE9 TIL The TV show “The Jetsons” was created in the year 1962 and took place in the year 2062. Meaning we are living closer to when the Jetsons lived then when they were originally created.
N7Xde TIL that Russian dolls aren't even really Russian and were imported from Asia in the 19th century
VMkM0 TIL that the rule of thumb “half your age plus seven” was in earlier sources understood as a formula to calculate the ideal age for the bride, instead of a lower limit for the suitable age.
kljB TIL: Beastie Boys Mike D wore a chain with a 4-inch (10cm) VW emblem which inspired so many thefts that Volkswagen offered free replacements for all drivers affected and placed ads in papers saying “Don’t steal our medallions; send this ad in as a coupon, and we’ll send you your own VW medallion.”