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TIL that a duck’s feathers are so waterproof that even when the duck dives underwater, its downy underlayer of feathers will stay completely dry.

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NX7v1 TIL that when a British person is eating a flapjack, they are essentially eating heavily sweetened granola bars. In America, flapjacks is just another word for pancakes.
KypB TIL that after winning the Tour de France in 2006 Oscar Pereiro announced his real dream was to play professional soccer. He would quit cycling, join a Spanish team, and score twice in his first season.
loWrK TIL that Disney refused a grieving father’s request to put a Spider-Man sticker on the tombstone of his son that died from a rare genetic disorder
X05Vj TIL: Antilia is one of the most expensive private residences in the world, costing over $1 billion. The billionaire had his entire family live in the 27 story home which requires 600 servants and has 168 car garage, 9 elevators, a theatre, pool, ballroom, and snow room. It was built on an orphanage.
0Jo1 TIL There is a Japanese man who creates paintings only using Microsoft Excel.