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TIL There are more people who have learned English as a second language than there are native speakers.

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N7wE1 TIL Rasputin's autopsy showed no signs of poisoning, no water in his lungs, and in-tact genitalia. He simply died from three bullet wounds and the popular story of his incredible survivability is likely completely inaccurate.
J1aVv TIL about Elizabeth Bathory, the "Blood Countess" who is believed to have tortured and killed hundreds of young girls in 16th century Hungary. She bathed in their blood, hoping it would preserve her youth. She was caught, tried, and sentenced to life imprisonment for her gruesome crimes.
J1DAm Today I learned that the Scottish terrier is actually one of five terrier breeds that originated in Scotland. It is also known by the more specific name "Aberdeen terrier".
VaBk TIL that female toilets in Japan are equipped with devices that artificially create flushing noises called ‘Sound Princess’ due to many Japanese women being embarrassed at the thought of being heard by others during urination thus wasting water by constantly flushing.
wLx6Y TIL that cats are lactose intolerant