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TIL That the reason you can see corn in poop is because corn kernels are coated in cellulose, which is strong enough to withstand the rigors of the human digestive system.

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b6ZGN TIL that the invention of bicycles was fundamental to the early women's liberation movement. Bicycles promised freedom to women long accustomed to relying on men for transportation. It was also the main reason corsets and long skirts fell out of fashion in the early 20th century.
l7MZr TIL in 2007 a market research firm ran a survey which found the average internet user will see upto 5000 ads per day. In 2023 that average has increased to around 10,000 per day.
VxPB TIL that James Cromwell had such a significant experience playing farmer Hoggett in the 1995 film Babe that he became an ethical vegan
8ewyX TIL in 2014 sewol ferry tragedy, the crew was dranking beer while waiting rescue and the captain told students to stay in the ship and abandoning the ship,the tradegy kills over 300 students and the captain and his crew are now in jail.
9QpQ TIL the first pedestrian killed by a car in UK happened on August 17th 1896. Mrs Bridget Driscoll was frozen in place by panic as a car ran her over at the incredible speed of 4 MPH.