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TIL that brown scales develop on your skin if you don't bath after a week, it's called Dermatitis Neglecta

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l7xv5 TIL that the British grew a Great Hedge to prevent the smuggling of common salt from coastal regions in India to avoid paying the substantial "Salt Tax".
B4KK TIL beer is the world’s 3rd most popular drink, after water and tea.
5YKaQ TIL Female Golden Eagles , are used by Mongolian shepherds to defend against wolves.
BrBDk TIL the streets of Hong Kong are littered with abandoned cars including highly sought after classic and JDM cars (Skylines/NSXs/Supras/Lotus) due to strict annual car inspections resulting in mandatory repairs. Parking can cost as much as rent so often they just buy new cars and abandon the old one.
RKmw TIL that Uma Thurman received her role as “The Bride” in Kill Bill as a 30th birthday present from Quentin Tarantino.