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TIL That mosquitoes actually serve a real purpose (other than being a nuisance) as pollinators.

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4XmVo TIL Cyndi Laupers hit song "all through the night" was first recorded and written by Jules Shear. Unlike many covers that do not include the original artist, Jules sings throughout Cyndi's recording as backing vocalist and does a heartfelt performance.
Qagk TIL Tesla Motors publicly releases their patents to encourage competition and the advancement of electric vehicle technology.
4kabX TIL of ‘The Terminal Man’ who lived in a Paris airport for 18 years.
PYGBO TIL that for 15 years, Sweden thought enemy submarines were invading their waters, but it turned out to be farting herrings. Shoals were huge enough for the collective flatulence to register on military radar, producing sounds and small bubbles which were mistakenly identified as Russian subs.
W5po TIL that from 2005-2010, Prague had a brothel where men paid a one-time $23 fee, and women and couples entered for free. The catch was that their exploits were filmed and streamed online to paying customers.