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TIL the reason dogs walk in circles before going to sleep is because this is how they would create a bed in long grass in the wild

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1EBX TIL Ohio police have been on the lookout for a “Pooping Bandit” for over 3 years, who has pooped on at least 19 cars so far.
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Merd8 TIL Showman and businessman PT Barnum was frustrated with how long people lingered in his museum’s exhibits. He posted signs that said 'This Way to the Egress'. He knew most of the visitors would follow them not knowing 'Egress' meant 'Exit'. They couldn’t re-enter without paying the entry fee again
N781P TIL A squirrel can survive a fall from practically any height because they reach terminal velocity at a very low elevation and their bodies act like little parachutes.