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TIL becoming a librarian requires a master's degree
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TIL Quentin Tarantino got the idea for Death Proof (2007) from Sean Penn. One night while sharing drinks, Tarantino said he wanted to buy a Volvo because of its strong reputation for safety. But Penn suggested that he buy whatever car he wanted & then have a crew of stuntmen "death proof" it instead
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TIL Hedgehogs will rub a saliva-substance mixture (such as feces) on themselves in a process called Self Anointing. It's commonly thought this is to either absorb toxins for immunity or to deter predators through scent camouflage.
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TIL that making a purple pigment used to dye clothes for royalty in ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome involved harvesting the pigment from rotting snails. The stench was so bad that Jewish law specifically granted women the right to divorce any husband who became a dyer after marrying.
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TIL in the mid-1800s USA, “Native American” political parties (descendants from the original 13 colonies) grew popularity because many thought new Catholic, Irish and German immigrants “followed authoritarian leaders, imported crime and disease, stole native jobs, and practiced moral depravities.”
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TIL Fire Ants are an invasive species to the US. The FDA estimates $5 Billion is spent annually on medical treatment, damage, and control in Red Imported Fire Ant infested areas.