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TIL each feather on a War Bonnet represents a good deed.

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gr817 TIL that Daddy Long Legs should be notable not for their dangerous venom (an urban legend) but for having evolved what is likely the world's first penis. [Details in comments]
BrVOL TIL that in 2014, Tinder made its first match on the continent of Antarctica. Not surprisingly, both parties involved were research scientists.
e0Jbg TIL Tom Brady was drafted by the Expos right out of high school. The Expo's General Manager claimed he had the potential to be "one of the greatest catchers ever."
xVn45 TIL that the term 'robber baron', applied to certain ruthless wealthy American businessmen of late 19th century, is derived from the German term 'Raubritter' which referred to the medieval German knights who charged illegal tolls on the roads crossing their lands.
VMVWB Today I learned about Tea Parties