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TIL: the word "tycoon" is from the Japanese "taikun", meaning "great prince", and made the jump to English in the 1850s largely because it was used to describe Abraham Lincoln

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Ood94 TIL there is a daisy that makes your mouth feel like it is being electrocuted
x6bQo TIL that the water around F50 catamaran's hydrofoil reaches 100°C while sailing at high speed, meaning it is boiling. This is because the blade is slicing through the water and causes a reduction of water pressure which forms a pocket of air that dramatically affects its hydrodynamic efficiency.
OoNV1 TIL Magical Mystery Tour was largely unscripted - The Beatles simply told the crew and cast to "be on the coach on Monday morning". The movie didn't even have a stunt driver - in the race scene, the bus was driven by Ringo.
neoRr TIL Your body automatically stuffs and un-stuffs alternating nostrils so you only use one nostril at a time. This is called the "nasal cycle."
xVJWk TIL Gouldian finch young have unusual mouth markings that biologists find intriguing. One study showed the markings might help finch parents judge the health and age of their chicks. Another study revealed the glowing bumps outside of the beak reflect light, serving as a built-in beacon for feeding.