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TIL about crown shyness- A phenomenon where trees grow in a manner that keeps their branches from touching one another, forming beautiful patterns

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x66AB TIL a Sitting US Senator Was Killed During the Civil War While Commanding Troops
kOV8d TIL that suicide method often has less to do with level of suicidal intent and more to do with ease of access to their chosen method
X0GrQ TIL: Pampas grass in garden = Swingers at home
x6bjb TIL In 1997, five million Lego pieces fell off a cargo ship along the coasts of England. Ironically, many of these pieces were themed around sea creatures, this is the worst toy-related environmental disaster of all time, and beachcombers still uncover the shipwrecked plastic treasures today.
d8evB TIL 1,000 Year Old Windmill in Iran. These amazing windmills are among the oldest in the world. Located in the Iranian town of Nashtifan, initially named Nish Toofan, or "storm's sting," the windmills have withstood winds of up to 74 miles an hour.