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TIL that coffee is believed to have been discovered by a shepherd when he saw his sheep becomes more active when eating coffee plants

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WkXJ8 TIL the pink fairy armadillo is barely half a foot long, and here is one on video in reduced sunlight foraging around in the sand for roots and grubs on a rural road, and luckily some passersby were able to film it in action. It is native to South America.It mostly active at dawn, dusk, and night.
xxD0 TIL there is a unique career known as a ‘Professional Fan’ and only belongs to one person. His name is Cameron Hughes and he gets paid by sports teams to cheer at their games.
69oMm TIL of the Pierce Arrow armoured anti aircraft lorry deployed by the Royal Marine Artillery in the First World War. Used from 1915 to 1917, it shot down over twenty enemy aircraft, having take out the first of these within two days of deployment.
0dmY1 TIL According to American flag etiquette worn out flags should be destroyed in a dignified manner, preferably by burning.
woNYM TIL: Mac-n-cheese, crème brǔlée, & French fries were introduced to America by Sally Hemings’ (yes, THAT Sally) brother, James. 🍟🍮