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TIL Mercedes Benz made a model specifically designed for driving schools in Germany

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80e4 TIL the MLK monument in DC was built by Chinese workers, made out of Chinese granite mined by Chinese slaves, and carved by a Chinese sculptor using a Chinese Social Realist style.
9YK7m TIL the red-whiskered bulbul is native to tropical parts of Asia, but the bird has also established itself on other continents including many Pacific islands. In Florida they feed on fruits and berries of as many as 24 exotic fruit plants including loquat aiding in its dispersal and propagation.
Oxoa TIL that Dr. Hutchinson in “Rocko’s Modern Life” was created because Nickelodeon wanted a positive female character with a strong hook. So they created one with a REAL HOOK for a hand.
7rBnX TIL of Kiritimati (Christmas) Island in the Central Pacific Ocean- population: 6500. Its villages are named London, Paris, Poland, and Banana.
8RvZ TIL that over 50% of all NASA employees are dyslexic. They’re selected for their heightened spacial awareness and problem solving skills.