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TIL that the new bananas will appear to be growing upside-down due to a scientific phenomenon called negative geotropism

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W7yEo TIL: that the average American, based on averages from all states, will pay an estimated $130,461 over their lifetime in interest fees.
pDrZ TIL of Wabi-Sabi, a principle of Japanese aesthetics that emphasizes beauty found in imperfection
69gxY TIL "The Rabbit Died" was once a common euphemism for a positive pregnancy test, when actually all rabbits died using such tests which involved injecting them with women's urine.
Merd8 TIL Showman and businessman PT Barnum was frustrated with how long people lingered in his museum’s exhibits. He posted signs that said 'This Way to the Egress'. He knew most of the visitors would follow them not knowing 'Egress' meant 'Exit'. They couldn’t re-enter without paying the entry fee again
R5N6Q TIL that the sawfish, usually seen in cartoons, really do have a sharp cutting snout. While myths about cutting ship hulls are untrue, injuries from the "saw" are a real threat to fishing boat crews. When the animal is caught it intentionally tries to cut humans by using its snout like a sword.