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TIL lightning strikes are several times more likely to reach the ground in colder climates compared to the tropics

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opW8 TIL that the U.S. military is building a stealth bike with an electric battery, capable of silent operation for covert missions
Jyg4 TIL that people have intentionally contracted tapeworms as a way of losing weight, and you can still find tapeworm pills online
neYK7 TIL Prince's death helped save 2 lives. Grammy-winning singer Chaka Khan and her sister were both addicted to fentanyl. Khan told the Associated Press they entered an intensive rehab program because "the tragic death of Prince" made them realize it was "time to take action to save our lives."
eDn4 TIL a gurkha soldier in second world war lost his right hand while throwing back a grenade from his trench which exploded in his hand He then “single handedly” defended his post for over 4 hours against 200 enemy soldiers killing 31 Japanese using only his left hand.
9YnVD TIL Khulan & her father were detained by Mongol Officer Naya'a to protect them from nearby soldiers. Khan thought Naya'a did this because he was attracted to her & interrogated him b4 she spoke in his defense & invited Khan for sex to inspect her virginity. She and Khan later married.