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TIL that cocks don't have a cock
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TIL Every year approximately 16 million gallons of oil runs off pavement into streams, rivers and eventually oceans in the United States. This is more oil than was spilled by the Exxon Valdez in 1989.
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TIL the origin of "32 skidoo"; attn super fans of Bob's Burgers. If you recall that episode with the birthday party with the old timee theme and the over the top parents, you're in luck, found the sauce. PBS documentary, "Fly with Me" at the 46:06 mark. Phrase refers to forced retirement at 32
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TIL Swiss Made watches only need to be 60% made in Switzerland - and even this is a matter of interpretation. Parts and components are often manufactured in China and Taiwan.
MeOjB
TIL that Roseanne Barr was hit by a car at age 16, and the hood ornament went into her brain and through her skull. Her behavior changed so radically that she was institutionalized for eight months at Utah State Hospital, where she had a baby, which she gave up for adoption.
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TIL that the Burmese Python infestation in the Florida Everglades likely comes from the destruction of a 900 snake breeding facility during Hurricane Andrew in 1992