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TIL Chicago sets its rail tracks on fire to prevent icing

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BrLyb TIL that captive octopuses require constant mental stimulation in order to prevent them from becoming lethargic
gYL9 TIL ‘Goodbye’ is a contraction of the phrase 'God be with you’, originating in 1580.
L8nd TIL free internet pioneer NetZero still exists, making $225 million in 2013
9wJAG TIL Despite the entire animal kingdom in Australia trying to kill you, Australia has a rabies-free status
aw08Z TIL Steven Russell escaped from prison by using laxatives to fake the symptoms of AIDS. He then called the prison, posing as a doctor, asking for prisoners interested in an experimental treatment, and volunteered. Once out of Texas, he sent a death certificate to the prison stating he had died.