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TIL that the word "corgi" is welsh for "dwarf dog".
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TIL Winston Churchill said, "If Hitler invaded Hell, I would make at least a favourable reference to the Devil in the House of Commons."
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TIL there’s a mineral named after Cummington, MA, USA, called “cummingtonite” which was discovered near Cummington in 1824
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TIL the giant crystal cave in Mexico, with crystals weighing up to 50 tonnes, had an average of 100% humidity and 58° C temperature. This meant that the coldest place in the cave was the lungs, so water would condense in it and exposure for over 10 minutes would lead to death by drowning.
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TIL the UN & Survival International estimate that 100-200 uncontacted tribes (up to 10,000 individuals total) currently exist in the world. A majority of these live in South America with Brazil & National Geographic estimating that between 77-84 tribes reside in northern Brazil alone.
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TIL: The pooping position is a vulnerable position for dogs. The feeling of being vulnerable is left over from their wild ancestor. By staring at you, your dog is making sure that you’re keeping watch for any potential baddies, and is watching your body language for signs of approaching danger