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TIL that being able to roll your tongue is NOT a genetic trait

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78LkX TIL that in WW2, "unrestricted submarine warfare" - the sinking of merchant ships by submarines without warning - was ordered in response to allied aircraft illegally bombing a Nazi submarine under Red Cross banner openly attempting to rescue survivors of the RMS Laconia.
Me0M8 TIL that the label "Made in Germany" was invented by the British in the late 1800s to harm German industries, who they considered cheap copycats. Antagonized by this German industry started a huge quality offensive and the label turned into a seal of quality.
0wvl1 TIL when you turn 100 years old in the UK, the Queen sends you a personalized telegram.
R7L5Q TIL Scientists think Neptune has an ocean of slushy ice that's almost as hot as the sun. [Scientific link provided, but images of how I actually learned in the comments]
LkkLd TIL The actor ( Christopher Sarandon ) who played Prince Humperdinck in The Princess Bride was also the voice actor for Jack Skellington in The Nightmare Before Christmas