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TIL that a pizza delivery man was arrested on the charge of possession of child pornography but was freed when Lupe Fuentes showed up in court and proved that she was 19 when she made the movie that the man had purchased.

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9ovr TIL that dogs, cats, and other carnivores have taste buds specifically tuned for water, but humans don’t, and can’t taste water.
eGY4 TIL crows are capable of forming close bonds with people. When an 8 year old girl left food out on a bird feeder, the crows would leave trinkets like earrings, hearts, and a “best friend” charm in return.
690Jl TIL about Frise ailerons - ailerons that don't pivot at the edge but rather somewhere in the middle. This means that the aileron dips below the wing creating addition drag. This is considered desirable as it helps counter the induced yaw produced by the opposite aileron, making flight easier
grj0L TIL a sculpture made for Queen Elizabeth II's 1977 silver jubilee was originally a rejected transparent acrylic monolith prop for the movie "2001: a Space Odyssey." Artist Arthur Fleischmann repurposed it by carving a crown and rays of light onto one side.
8D1b TIL in World War II, British soldiers were given a ration of only 3 sheets of toilet paper per day. American soldiers received 22.