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TIL there are 'To-scale' remote controllable toys that cost as much as a full size used vehicle.

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gM4BA TIL about the Turnspit dog, which was bred specifically to run on a wheel that turns meat over a fire. They are now extinct
1aOQ8 TIL Despite being high in fat and calories, peanuts do not appear to contribute to weight gain. In fact, observational studies have shown that peanut consumption may help maintain a healthy weight and reduce your risk of obesity
ZpdoR TIL That Alawites, a branch of Shia Islam present in Syria, believe that humans were once stars in the firmament that were casted out of it due to divine punishment and have to go through several reincarnations before they can return to the sky
nW4pB TIL about the Council of Appointment, a government body of NY that existed from 1777-1822. It was made up of the Governor and 4 state senators, and could appoint officials which weren't provided a means of selection by the Constitution. This included cabinet members, judges, and mayors.
oB7gW TIL a passenger on a Southwest flight from Atlanta to Houston fell ill in mid flight. His wife called out for a doctor, and 20 doctors who were returning from a conference stood up and helped the man until the plane landed.