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TIL expandable water toys are made possible by superabsorbant materials first used in sanitary pads and adult diapers

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WXAY TIL that Charles Darwin published his work, “On the Origin of Species” this day, 155 years ago.
KOo5B TIL of the “Kentucky bend”, 17 square miles of the state separated from the rest of the state and its county seat by Missouri, and only accessible by driving through Tennessee.
E1GZw TIL Science says Pizza is a HEALTHIER breakfast option than cereal. Pizza has less sugar and more protein than a bowl of pretty much any cereal, from Raisin Bran to Cinnamon Toast Crunch .
mxj4x TIL about American stunt woman Kitty O'Neil. She set the world record for the fastest quarter mile in a hydrogen peroxide powered car.
1aBMD TIL in the 18th century, the wealthy would keep live "garden hermits" or, people that would dress as druids and live in handmade grottos among the properties. They would be used as entertainment, could not cut their hair or nails, and were often treated as sages.