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TIL that in some Indian communities, it’s considered bad luck to buy any baby items before the baby is born. Even baby-shower gifts are often mother-centric, and gifts intended for the baby should be avoided.

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oBryR TIL that dingos are a species of dog that are descended from domesticated ancestors; this is why even wild dingos are comfortable around humans, and are even known to hunt and sleep alongside humans.
W75eB TIL one of the biggest drug busts in the world was in Sylmar, CA. 20 tons of cocaine, worth $6 billion and about 5% of the world’s annual production, was left unguarded and secured with a $6 padlock.
VBa0 [TIL] Jazz pianist Fats Waller was kidnapped by Al Capone’s thugs and ordered to play for Capone’s birthday. Three days later, he had earned thousands in tips from Capone and his gangsters.
WxY8 TIL that the term “Derp” was coined by South Park creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker.
x6oPD TIL: Prior to the D-Day landings, men were covertly sent ashore from submarines to collect samples of the sand to see whether it could support the weight of the tanks, trucks and other vehicles.