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TIL: A low-frequency noise of unknown source, “The Hum”, is heard by some people across the planet.

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M70pK TIL obelisking - a handstand-like position that some dragonflies and damselflies assume to prevent overheating on sunny days
OGlmR TIL that pterodactyls aren’t dinosaurs. They’re somewhat associated with dinosaurs but aren’t actually dinosaurs. They’re just flying reptiles. My life is different now.
pVab TIL the first movie made about the sinking of the Titanic was released only 29 days after the event. The lead actress was an actual survivor, and suffered a mental breakdown after filming.
mxLnR TIL that the original South Park theme was recorded by funk metal band Primus
4kp6g TIL that Twinsburg, Ohio was founded by a set of twins in 1818. Aaron and Moses Wilcox from Killingworth, CT purchased 4,000 acres of land and began selling small parcels at low prices to attract other sellers. Every year - since 1976 - Twinsburg has held the world’s largest festival for twins.