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TIL ladybugs can get std’s

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Vdmm TIL in Switzerland, a group of citizens may challenge a law passed by Parliament if they gather 50,000 signatures against the law within 100 days. A national vote is scheduled where voters decide by a simple majority whether to accept or reject the law.
ZmKD TIL that Jehovah’s Witnesses have the lowest retention rate of any religious tradition in the United States. Only 37% of those who were raised in the faith claim membership as adults. They also have nearly the lowest average income and level of educational attainment.
mxlBP TIL that many BPA-free plastics contain BPS, a similar chemical that can affect cells the same way. 81% of Americans have BPS in their urine.
4XMpX TIL Madonna was very keen to record the vocals for the song Teardrop by Massive Attack, but Robert Del Naja and Grantley Marshall chose Elizabeth Fraser feeling her ethereal style suited the mournful melody and feel of the piece.
QBY6 TIL that on July 4th, 2012, San Diego had planned a 17 minute firework show but it lasted less than a minute when all the fireworks discharged simultaneously.