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TIL The Vikings are responsible for the widespread populace of domestic felines across the world, as they were used for mousing on Viking ships throughout history.

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P0MV TIL that when choir members sing, their heartbeats are in synch, due to the fact they breathe at the same times.
jnj TIL that as a boy, Michael Bay attached some firecrackers to a toy train and filmed the ensuing fiery disaster with his mother’s 8mm camera.
kOAe TIL There’s a programming company that requires you pass a Grammar Test before proceeding to an interview, regardless of the quality of your degree.
LkLB9 TIL A guy by the name of Diego Fazio can create mind blowing, hyper realistic drawings with just pencils.
D1Goj TIL statues of supernatural beings called Yakshas who are traditionally considered the servants of Kubera (the God of wealth) are found at the entrance of the Reserve Bank of India