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TIL that American heavy metal band Lamb Of God used the Papyrus typeface for their logo

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9Yl5m TIL penguins’ distinct coloration is a form of camouflage. From above, their black backs blend in with murky depths of the ocean. From below, their white bellies are hidden against the bright surface.
yQBJp TIL that the reason many old people seem to be able to easily speak their mind and not care what people think about them is because the area of the brain that is responsible for impulse control, the prefrontal cortex, is most susceptible to age-based deterioration.
nwpW TIL that a campfire is significantly worse for your health than a cigarette, and some studies have shown that there may be 30x the amount of carcinogens in woodsmoke than tobacco smoke.
XEa7r TIL about the scandal involving "Tri-State Crematory" in Georgia. In 2002, it was revealed that the owner would just dump the corpses all over his ranch instead of cremating them. Investigators found over 300 decomposing bodies on his property.
o0YL TIL With less then 24 hours notice before the 2014 Olympics Hockey final Canada vs Sweden, Alberta changed the liquor law to allow bars to open at 5 am and serve liquor so people could watch the game at the bar.