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TIL of the Name Of The Year award, a yearly prize given to the person with the most unique name, as voted for by the public. Current holder is Jimbob Ghostkeeper from Canada.

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78YAL TIL that the test to measure the maneuverability in automobiles is called the elk test because it measure how successfully a vehicle handles avoiding large unexpected animals on Scandinavians roads.
mbnp TIL that Fulmars, a type of seabird, vomit a putrid, fishy oil as a defense against predators or other disturbances. Not only does it smell horrific, but it’s lethal to predatory birds as it permanently glues their feathers together.
Rwy8 TIL that Black Ivory Coffee, the most expensive coffee in the world, is made by feeding coffee beans to elephants then picking the beans out of their droppings. The fermentation process inside the elephant is said to help remove the coffee’s bitterness.
BrmQW TIL in California, agriculture accounts for 80% of state's water use. Only 20% goes to businesses and homes.
av9N TIL The rhythm in Du Hast-Rammstein allows you to ballroom dance