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TIL only 22% of U.S. adults use Twitter, 10% of users are responsible for 80% of tweets.

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VMQBZ TIL that the maximum horsepower of one horse is 15 horsepower.
0w94R TIL that every Panda in the world is legally owned by the Chinese Government, which leases them out for $1,000,000 per year.
LQN80 TIL dancing is prohibited and punishable by law in Germany during religious holidays, like Easter
8areL TIL what to do if you come across a baby bird in the wild. It's normal for fledglings to be on the ground, move them to a safe location (in the bushes, etc) close to where they are only if necessary. Their parents are nearby. Misguidedly "rescuing" them often leads to their death. Call wildlife line
4XjG6 TIL Charles Dickens' father was imprisoned when he was boy for unpaid debts. At the age of 12, Dickens' was forced to leave school and work 10-hour long days at a warehouse for 6 shillings per day.