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TIL There is a hot dog stand in California that has a lawyer on hand to give free legal advice on Wednesdays to anyone who needs it.

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PYojZ TIL that the oldest known domesticated dog remains are over 14,000 years old. The dog died young and is unlikely to have been much use to humans. Nevertheless, it was buried in an elaborate grave alongside two humans.
EmDw TIL that 75% of the world’s food is generated from only 12 plants and 5 animal species.
PYRnO TIL Mallory is traditionally a surname, not a given name. Also, it didn't start to be used for girls until 1982, when the character of Mallory Keaton appeared on Family Ties.
Zpj4 TIL That there is a place in the Gulf of Alaska, where two oceans meet, but do not mix.
78P5L TIL apparently all or most fish are soniferous and a group at the University of Victoria has begun compiling a recorded database of fish sounds from various species. The link goes to the toadfish's sounds.