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TIL Hitler sanctioned the construction of a six-wheeled 3,000hp Porsche intended to break the land speed record. It was 27ft long and made its power from a 44.5 liter V12

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MNZ7 TIL that testicles are getting smaller with each generation
V0XQ TIL A Teen was Sentenced to 10 Years of Church Attendance After a DUI & Manslaughter Conviction
dDVD7 TIL Males of some species deposit a "mating plug" to seal the vagina, ensuring their sperm's survival over those from other males. However, L. mariana spiders require secretions from both sexes to form the functional plug, allowing female spiders to choose the father of their offspring.
dD0r TIL that all the Rugrats were voiced by women!
PYDZG TIL Jessica McClure fell into a well in 1987. The rescue effort gained national attention and is considered the turning point for 24 hour news. The fame associated with the ordeal has caused a divorce, suicide, and boredom.