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TIL that 94% of languages are spoken by 6% of the world’s population

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6EnBW TIL, that if hay bales get wet while in storage, bacteria can grow, which builds heat, and can cause the hay to spontaneously combust.
9OEp TIL that Antonio Buehler was arrested and assaulted by the Austin PD for taking pictures of a police officer abusing a woman during a DUI arrest
M7MDV TIL that the melody of one of my favorite love songs of the 1960’s “Can’t Help Falling In Love” by Elvis was largely inspired by a popular French love song “Plaisir d’amore” which was composed in 1784.
AN0Xa TIL the Amygdala in the brain is responsible for processing fear and sexual desires. Its goal is to ensure survival. If for some reason fear is not enough to get through a dangerous situation, stimulation of sexual activity for the purpose of reproduction ensures the continuation of the species.
W7YR9 TIL WWII partly started because of several false flag attacks by the German SS impersonating Polish soldiers against Germany. Hitler needed a reason to attack Poland but there wasn't one so he got the SS to make a reason for him.