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TIL Timothy Treadwell lost out on the role of Woody on "Cheers"

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a8nQ0 TIL Manatees control they buoyancy with their farts. They have specially evolved bowel pouches that let them selectively release their flatulence when they want to float up or down.
XEy9X TIL the Canadian province of Saskatchewan is the world's largest producer of lentils; Canada produces 33% of the world total (and Saskatchewan has over 95% of the national total); the next country is India with 25% of the global production
j614M TIL the word horseradish came about because the English misunderstood the German word “meerrettich” which means "sea radish". The word "meer" was swapped to "mare" (a female horse) even though the plant has absolutely nothing to do with horses, it just grows well by the sea.
l8Wa TIL Mamihlapinatapai is considered to be most succinct word, It refers to “a look shared by two people, each wishing that the other will offer something that they both desire but are unwilling to suggest or offer themselves.”
jNxan TIL The largest wine cellar in the world is Moldova's Mileștii Mici. It has streets that carry the names of grape. Visitors drive cars or bikes in it, and traffic rules apply. The second largest wine cellar in the world is also in Moldova.