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TIL of a town named Agloe, New York. It doesn't sound all that special until you find out that it doesn't exist! . A town Map Makers made up to catch people infringing on their copyrighted maps! Its an example of a Paper Town

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awKlZ TIL the Tuatara is neither lizard nor snake, but it's own distinct order that dates back 250,000,000 years, making them a "living dinosaur." They have a highly developed Parietal Eye on top of their head, connected to the brain, that allows them to sense differences in lights and shadows.
Bg7b TIL that sleep allows the brain’s synapses to be optimized to prevent your brain from growing too big
rN5Qo TIL That Ulysses S. Grant Came Up With Several Inventions Including An Iteration Of The Modern Flashlight
VxXQ TIL that Fujitsu made a device called the “iPAD” in 2002. Apple had to pay $4 million to Fujitsu to buy the trademark.
lEBr TIL a King size bed is actually 4 inches wider than a California King. The latter is 4 inches longer.