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TIL that pleasant earthy smell after rain is called Petrichor and occurs due to the soil absorbing and then releasing oils from certain plants.

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RnNl TIL the NRA is considered the most powerful lobbying group in America, and the majority of it’s income is through Membership Dues, not corporate donations.
ne1EY TIL that Jason Paige, the singer of the original Pokémon Theme, didn't expect the song to become popular and knew nothing about the franchise when he recorded it. He considers the song to be a relatively minor part of his career, as he has worked with Michael Jackson, Billy Joel, and Frankie Valli.
b97Lj TIL: The term 'Frito Feet' refers to dogs paws that smell Like Corn Chips, Nuts, or Popcorn.
rRpr4 TIL a chimpanzee war broke out between one tribe and a separatist faction, known as the Gombe war.
WkD18 TIL the last time Germany did not make an appearance at the FIFA World Cup was 1950, when it was banned from entering.