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TIL the assassin bug wears its victims’ corpses as armor

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ADvQw TIL that in 1990 a bee learned to clone herself - now her army of millions threaten other species
OwLR TIL that early Romans thought that trousers were ‘effeminate’ -they much preferred their manlier tunics
8amMP TIL in the 2014 World Cup Final between Germany and Argentina, Christoph Kramer suffered a concussion in the 17th minute. He continued to play the game and later asked the ref "is this the final?" After the ref answered "yes" Kramer looking stunned replied 'Thanks, that's important to know.'
QNlw6 TIL of the 'Nevada Triangle'. Located close to Area 51, it is more deadly than the Bermuda Triangle, claiming 2000 missing aircraft in 60 years, and average of 3 per month. Most are never found.
0wo9N TIL that in the UK, it is an offence to drive cows down a roadway without the permission of the Commissioner of the Police