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TIL Jack Daniels operates a volunteer fire department

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R5DP1 TIL the writer of Unforgiven (1992) was primarily a science fiction writer. He co-wrote: Blade Runner, 12 Monkeys, Leviathan, and the fantasy Ladyhawke, while also witting the 1998 sci-fi film Soldier.
a8kEJ TIL giraffes only sleep about 4 hours a day in 5-15 minute power nap sessions (because lions)
9w75D TIL that despite the popular belief that women weren't allowed to watch the ancient Olympics because the athletes competed naked, only married women couldn't actually attend the competition. Unmarried women were welcome and the priestess of Demeter even had a privileged spot
OoQn1 TIL a study found that after nine months of living in Hawaii, mainland students’ views on race shifted noticeably
vlBL TIL that the 6 wealthiest Arab countries (Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain) all refused to take any Syrian refugees.