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TIL of the Dvorak keyboard layout. Its fans say that it requires less finger motion and as a result reduces errors, increases typing speed, and reduces repetitive strain injuries.

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VGQG TIL that according to a study done by the State of California, Lane Splitting with a motorcycle may actually be safer than normal driving below 30 MPH.
0wNGv TIL that airplane food is heavily seasoned but your sense of taste is dulled when you're on an airplane.
X0aeX TIL of the 1998 East Java Ninja killings, in which "ninjas" clad in all-black killed numerous people (many of which were notable religious leaders) suspected of "sorcery" after numerous cattle died mysteriously. In turn, villagers began killing anyone that suspiciously looked like a "ninja".
awaob TIL the Roman Catholic Church hired castrati, young boy vocalists who were castrated to prevent puberty allowing them to sing soprano, mezzo-soprano, or contralto well into their 40s. The practice started in the mid-1500s, reached its height in 1730, and ended in 1903. The last castrati died in 1922
OGZ8R TIL in Italy the killing of feral cats has been illegal since 1991. Feral cats in Italy have the right to live free; they are protected and cannot be removed from their colony. The colonies are cared for by associations of cat-caretakers officially recognised by the authorities.