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TIL the carmaker Jaguar used to be called "SS Cars." They changed their name after World War II.

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W7v9N TIL that feeding deer too much deer corn is catastrophic for their health. It encourages the build-up of acid in the hooves, called laminitis. This acid is painful when the deer walk, so they lean on the other hooves. Since the hooves aren't properly getting worn down from walking, they grow!
LkdpP TIL about Queen Soraya of Afghanistan who fought hard to improve the rights of women in the 1920's. She was also the minister of education for Afghanistan and the first Muslim consort to appear in public with her husband. In 1929 her husband was deposed and all their reforms were undone.
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neQxG TIL that England experiences large spikes in power demand during half-time at football games due to widespread use of electric kettles
ADaex TIL That Drew Carey no longer needs glasses to see. He had LASIK in 2001. He continues to wear glasses because it’s part of his image.