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TIL the shape created by bending a rod is called an "elastica curve"

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pYZJe TIL Morphine is named after Morpheus, the Greek god associated with sleep, dreams and nightmares
x678k TIL of the "Demon Cat" that is said to haunt both the US Capitol and White House. The first reports of its presence date back to 1862, and its presence is said to be an ill omen, with sightings presaging both the 1929 Stock Market Crash and JFK's assassination.
LkyY0 TIL in the French version of Sesame Street Bert is called "Bart" and Ernie is called "Ernest." When Bert's brother Bart comes to visit in one episode, he is called "Bert."
xVLAB TIL A major reason why native English speakers have issues understanding German humour, is that the German language is way too precise to allow for the humorous confusions found in English. Also, German humour is usually delivered with a deadpan, which makes foreigners think they're being serious.
PYNoZ TIL that the north and south portions of the Great Salt Lake in Utah are two separate colors. This is due to a railroad causeway disrupting the natural mixing of the lake's water resulting in part of the lake being saltier and promoting the growth of different types of algae.