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TIL in the Ecuadorian Rain Forest trees have been discovered that can “walk” up to 20 meters in a year

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QJEYp TIL the phrase “No Spring Chicken”, originated in the early 1700’s, farmers found that chickens born in the spring brought better prices than ‘old’ ones that had gone through winter. When farmers tried to sell the old birds as 'new spring born’, buyers complained that they were 'no spring chicken’.
Oon7e TIL That the "Red Orchestra" was the name given by the Gestapo to a group of German professionals, intellectuals and artists in Nazi Germany that resisted the regime from 1933-1942. They provided intelligence to allies, sheltered Jews, and were ultimately discovered by the Nazis and executed.
RxY9 TIL that Fasting is beneficial to the immune system by triggering stem cell regeneration
KYyjQ TIL About "Right to Charge" laws to make it easier for non-homeowners, including people who live in HOA's, condos or renters, etc to set up charging stations for EV cars. Currently 10 states in the US have these laws to varying degrees.
v1aP7 TIL A businessman named Moti Shniberg actually tried to trademark the term "September 11, 2001." And he wasted no time doing so — Shniberg filed his application on that very day, as the Twin Towers and Pentagon were still smoldering.