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TIL that Medieval Europeans thought that hedgehogs collected grapes on their spines.

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4XRX6 TIL Actor Anthony Hopkins is autistic; he was not diagnosed until the age of 70.
R1WQ TIL that Memorial Day was a practice originated by the Confederate South
nAJr TIL the human brain remains half awake when sleeping in a new environment for the first time.
DOJ TIL red Solo cups are a trendy, expensive item in the UK and Ireland due to US tv shows. (Irish friend is visiting and was amazed by how cheap they are here, so we bought her a 150pk to take home)
7rRQx TIL the soft soil that causes the Leaning Tower of Piza to tilt has protected it from at least 4 strong earthquakes.