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TIL of the Leidenfrost Effect, which creates a protective water barrier around your skin, and allows you to smach molten steel without getting burned

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ojrL TIL The ancient Romans drew penises on almost everything
9wl4G TIL of the Central Pangean Mountains - at its greatest elevation was comparable to the Himalayas. It's remnants include the Appalachians mountains in North America, Atlas range in Africa and the Caledonites in Europe.
Bdwk TIL Henry Ford’s first Model-T was built to run on hemp fuel and had hemp plastic panels whose impact strength which were 10 times stronger than steel. If hemp were planted on 6% of the US landmass, it could replace all current demand for oil and gas.
8D1b TIL in World War II, British soldiers were given a ration of only 3 sheets of toilet paper per day. American soldiers received 22.
XEBg8 TIL the founder of Amour All (Alan Rypinski) purchased the international POG trademark and popular POG drink from the Haleakala Dairy