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TIL Zorastians believed in Self Marriage. Meaning they could marry their daughters, mothers, and sisters.

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rYKo TIL the photo on the cover of Neil Young’s Silver and Gold was taken with a Game Boy Camera
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GDWQ TIL: In 2006 a Norweigan coach gave a ski pole to a Canadian, allowing her to go on to win a silver medal. Canadians citizens were so touched they collectively gave him 5.2 tonnes of Maple Syrup.
XD8X TIL that President W. Bush started a program that gave $15bn to fight HIV/AIDS, it saved 1.1 million lives in Africa and reduced the death rate due to AIDS by 10%.
ANWrn TIL insect antennae are often called 'feelers' because the insect waves them around. This is a misnomer because they are not only used for touch. The antennae are actually the insect’s 'nose' - they are used for the sense of smell. The paired antennae are made up of a number of individual joints.