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TIL that when you see a halo around the sun or moon it means a storm is coming.

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Brdvy TIL that “56% of Americans believe that "Adam and Eve were real people", and 44% believe so with strong or absolute certainty”
kGNe TIL that Goldman Sachs, the investment banking firm, specialize in helping NFL teams build new stadiums with public money for private gain, including the upcoming Carson stadium to host the San Diego Chargers and Oakland Raiders as they move to Los Angeles
MermV TIL That Oscar the Grouch was originally orange in the 1st season of Sesame Street, his change to green in the second season was explained in show as the result of him visiting a swamp.
0d9e5 TIL that not only autistic people have problems with social etiquette, allistic people (non-autistic) tend to avoid engage in social interaction with them.
NKkb TIL only 25% of teenagers still wear a watch. Down from 52% in 2005.