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TIL beetles constitute almost 40% of described insects and 25% of all known animal life-forms

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xVXGB TIL Pollution from 1 container ship = 50 million cars. 15 ships = total global car emissions
xVr1b TIL: A record exists called "Friends from the Beginning - Little Richard and Jimi Hendrix" contrary to the album's title and claims in the liner notes, Hendrix doesn't contribute anything to the recording. Little Richards involvement in some of the songs has also been called into question.
dXd9 TIL in medieval England children were beaten on the 28th of December to remind them of King Herod’s cruelty.
R7PKQ TIL Lambskin condoms are actually made from Lamb Intestine, are one of the oldest form of condom, and do not protect against many STIs including HIV.
w9Y8 TIL Caffeine doesn’t actually give you energy, it blocks the receptors in your brain that make you feel tired.