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TIL that the guy who holds the world record for most consecutive made free throws didn't even make the “A” basketball team in high school. He attributes his skill to the concentration he learned as a dairy farmer.

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pa6N TIL the Lamborghini Countach gets its name from a exclamation of astonishment at the sight of a beautiful woman in a regional dialect specific to Northern Italy. Most other Lamborghini’s name are references to bullfighting.
v104R TIL that Slovenia's national anthem is called "A Toast" (Zdravljica)
rNyWy TIL that fish are not silent underwater. They actually make a large variety of sounds, from clicking to squeals, with some even chirping like birds. These noises are used to communicate many different things, like warning off other fish or announcing the presence of a predator.
69MdY TIL Many Southern and Northwestern communities hold "Rattlesnake Round Ups" and name a "Lil Miss Snake Charmer."
grPE7 TIL in 1956, the U.S. Air Force attempted but were unable to shoot down a runaway drone in southern California. All their rockets fell, causing large brushfires and damaging homes and vehicles in the city of Palmdale. 1,000 acres (400 ha) were burned. It became known as the "Battle of Palmdale".