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TIL flatworms engage in "penis fencing." The piercee becomes pregnant.

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9bRr TIL that in WWII the Soviets used captured Germans and fake radio messages to convince the Nazis of a large German armed group stranded behind Soviet lines. The Nazis kept sending airdrops and rescue missions, which the Soviets would promptly capture and force to participate in the illusion
OoDo7 TIL that Joe Perry sold his 1959 Gibson Les Paul during his 1982 divorce. Later he found the guitar was owned by Slash. Perry called Slash and bugged him for years, offering to pay more than the guitar's worth. Years later at Joe's 50th birthday party, Slash finally gave him the guitar as a gift.
op0o TIL the $614 billion bailout has been completely repaid and the US government has made over $50 billion profit from dividends and interest to date.
kV0d TIL LED brake lights can turn on up to 0.5 seconds faster than incandescent ones. This can increase reaction times by up to one car length at highway speeds.
jN7wE TIL that human hair can be used to accurately measure relative humidity in the air. Human hair hygrometers have been in use since the 18th century.