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TIL that we have Star Wars to thank for the invention of Laser Tag

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vPBxL TIL that, why do dogs spin around before they poop? Dogs' pre-poop spin actually have something to do with calibrating themselves in relation to the Earth’s magnetic field, or at least trying to.
R5NQ TIL that singapore used to force visitors to have a haircut as a condition of entry. apparently even transit passengers weren’t exempt from the rule
M1nW TIL Adam Sandler’s movie ‘Jack and Jill’ swept the floor winning all 12 Golden Raspberry Awards
x6rJk TIL that Napoleon Bonaparte wasn’t actually as short as many people believe? The idea that he was extremely short comes from a measurement conversion error between the French and British systems. In reality, he was about 1.69 m (5'7"), which was an average height for his time.
b66Z9 TIL that the USA now recognizes a 5th ocean - Southern / Antarctic (in addition to the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, and Arctic)