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TIL that when silly putty comes into contact with alcohol, it will lose its properties, and become flammable when submerged in hot or warm water.

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bo0E TIL that the data gathered from Nazi freezing experiments on people, is the definitive data on how the body reacts to freezing temperatures.
XGaj TIL in 2014 Japan debuted the world’s largest indoor farm using LED lights that emit wavelengths optimal for plant growth; The upshot: grows 2.5x faster than outdoors; reduces produce loss from 50% to just 10% and cuts water usage to just 1%
Wnm4 TIL in the Netherlands, drivers taking their license exam are required to open the door with their right hand, thereby turning their torso and allowing them to see any oncoming cyclists, hence the term “Dutch reach”
GAl17 TIL of Bible John, a Scottish serial killer who was never found, who reportedly left torn out pages of the Bible near his victims bodies
rRxKy TIL Macques have a vocal tract capable of spoken language but lack the brain power for it.