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TIL that in the state of Alabama, every biology textbook must contain an insert stating that the evolution is a “controversial theory”.

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BDmK TIL that the current president’s personal minister is an outrageously wealthy pastor that has been under federal investigation for “mismanaged church funds” among six other preachers whom also are outrageously wealth.
Br8yk TIL the “No Shirt, No Shoes, No Service” signs commonly seen on the doors of stores went mainstream in the 1960’s as an attempt to keep hippies from shopping.
aVkM TIL chewing on dense foods as children stimulates jaw growth & usually ensures room for adult teeth; however due to our modern soft diet stimulation does not occur causing stunted jaw growth, crowded teeth & the need for major orthodontic work in many people (compared to our ancient counterparts).
RJx6 TIL ants can accidentally misinterpret the chemical trails left by other ants and start walking in circles. If too many members of the colony join in, it can kill the whole colony in what is sometimes known as the ‘Death Spiral’
R5d8w TIL Mozart composed a song called "Lick Me In The A**" - and by extension, we're much more prudish now about bodily humour than we were in the past.