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TIL only 40 dog breeds and varieties were known in 1873, whereas today, around 400 breeds are recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale alone.

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j0nE TIL houses with teal pumpkins on their front step at Halloween means they offer non-food treats or allergy safe alternatives for children with food allergies. This is known as the “Teal Pumpkin Project.”
GLNJ TIL after undefeated boxer Billy Collins, Jr. was beaten so badly during his fight, his curious father insisted on shaking his opponent’s hands. He discovered the fighter had removed all his padding, and eventually led to a 2.5 year prison sentence.
neOEr TIL about Dead Hand, a Russian "fail deadly" system against an enemy's nuclear decapitation strike. If the Russian leadership is wiped out, seismic and other sensors that detect nuclear explosions will allow crews to launch a retaliatory strike.
d8wYQ TIL the 12 days of Christmas actually start with Christmas Day instead of leading up to it
6e7l TIL if Earth was 100 pixels wide, the distance to Mars would be approximately 428,000 pixels away.