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TIL most insurance companies have ceased all new auto insurance policies in California.

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a8k4N TIL when a liquid is close to a surface significantly hotter than its boiling point, it produces an insulating vapor layer that keeps it hovering above the hot surface. This is called the Leidenfrost effect and visible when water drops hit a hot pan and skid around instead of boiling away instantly.
wk6P TIL The movie script for “Thirteen” was written in six days and was originally intended to be a comedy.
ADNxB TIL that in 2015, Qatar has paid spanish fans to cheer for the Qatar national team in the 2015 handball world championships
mE4o TIL that a Labrador Retriever service dog pulled his disabled owner into the recovery position after he was struck unconscious, then covered him with a blanket. Retrieved his mobile phone and pushed it against his face, and only left his owner to fetch help once he had regained consciousness.
9a47 TIL that El Chapo was popular in his hometown and the inhabitants protested his arrest in 2014. He is popular because he used his wealth to renovate his hometown, which created lots of job opportunities.