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TIL that the saying, “Happy as a Clam” is short for Happy as a Calm at High Tide, since they have no predators that attack during high tide and can roam around freely

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a8Mvo TIL about the Zveno project or “Flying Aircraft Carriers” in the 1930s, where a long-range mothership would carry up to 5 fighter planes
m9Yv TIL that Victor Hugo slept with so many prostitutes that on the day he died, all the brothels in Paris closed to mourn.
gnML TIL common duct tape isn’t designed to be used in actual ductwork.
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