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TIL the Boxers (the dogs) are named that because they’ll paw at you, or ‘box you’, to show affection

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dDMaQ TIL of Macadam roads. These roads were convex, raised a few inches, and made of layered crushed rock; they were state-of-the-art for the 19th century. The rise of automobiles led to the dust issues that were solved by binding the roads with tar, leading to the invention of tarmac.
NXAmM TIL - In 1900, the Paris Exposition Universelle showcased technological innovations and cultural achievements. A major highlight was the debut of the moving sidewalk (trottoir roulant), a precursor to escalators and people movers, offering a glimpse into future urban transport systems​
8Je8 TIL that baby dumping, or rehoming, is still legal in Arkansas.
vp9L TIL In Australia, torn bank notes are worth the proportion of the note left. Half a $20 note is worth $10
loxL1 TIL the US owns 1.4 billion pounds of "Government Cheese"