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QNE5a TIL there's a species of caterpillar, belonging to the Nematocampa genus of moths, that responds to loud noise (e.g. shouting) by enlarging long appendages on its body until fully erect
Lke59 TIL A place in San Francisco has been making bread with the same starter for 160 years.
6EOe7 TIl that the real life Top Gun flight school became so sick and tired of the constant movie references that they imposed a $5 fine to any staff member that quotes the movie
QNZE6 TIL the British National Archives found 29 forgeries, planted within 12 of their files, which all support elaborate claims made about WWII by historian Martin Allen, who is believed to be the only person to check out all those files. But the CPS decided not to prosecute, in part due to his health.
Y769d TIL of Cincinnatus, a Roman leader, who after retiring to a simple life of farming, was summoned to assume complete control of the state when Rome was struggling against an enemy. After achieving a swift victory in mere days, Cincinnatus relinquished all his powers, and returned to labor on his farm