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TIL Bhutan has never been conquered or occupied through all its history

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YmZG TIL Pistachios are prone to spontaneous combustion when stored in large quantities.
wlgE TIL penguins can drink salt water because they have a supraorbital gland that filters excess salt from the bloodstream. The salt is excreted in a concentrated fluid from the nasal passages.
P1gLe TIL the London (UK) Fire Brigade receives calls for one e-scooter or e-bike fire every two days
0w7y5 TIL Bill Withers was working in a factory making toilet seats at 31 when he released his first hit "Aint No Sunshine". After the song went gold, Sussex Records presented Bill with a gold toilet. RIP Bill Withers
ADXal TIL Herding dogs, like border collies and Australian cattle dogs, are very intelligent. They also have very strong working instincts, which may compel them to “work” at home by herding family members or other animals. This behavior may include chasing, nipping and barking.