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TIL about the pumpkin toadlet, a tiny Brazilian toad that due to its tiny ear canal makes it terrible at hopping

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9Y8Lr TIL that Judaism emphasizes that sex is a deeply holy act to be performed regularly, and insists that it be pleasurable for both members of a married couple.
wLxVP TIL of 'Project 100,000.' 25% of US Army soldiers in the Vietnam were intentionally-recruited "misfits" who couldn't read and write, had an IQ of below 75, and/or dropped out of high school. Some didn't even know the US was at war. They had 3x the casualty rate of regular soldiers.
pEwG TIL an estimated 400 women disguised themselves as men to fight in the US Civil War, including one whose cover was blown when she absentmindedly tried to put her pants on over her head, thinking they were her dress
b6r9a TIL Henry Cavill was dubbed 'the most unlucky man in Hollywood' by Empire Magazine in 2005 after missing out on the lead roles for Superman, James Bond and Twilight
EgQxx TIL the Cincinnati Reds changed their name to "Redlegs" in 1953 due to fears the old name was associated with communism.