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TIL that older termites are used as suicide bombers.

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neeg9 TIL that Lieutenant Paul Stamets in the new Star Trek: Discovery is based on a real American mycologist.
7rlRZ TIL Teri Horton, the woman who purchased a painting by Jackson Pollock worth $50 million in a thrift store for five dollars.
e06bb TIL the Founder of Kodak, George Eastman, insisted the company use a 13 month, 28 day per month calendar. This system would be used by Kodak as the official date system from 1928 to 1989.
1d8V TIL Breaking Bad star Bryan Cranston was actually taught how to cook crystal meth in preparation for his role on the show
gMgyX TIL that Louis Vuitton burns surplus bags and products at the end of each year. This maintains exclusivity of the brand and ensures that their products are never sold at a discounted rate.