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TIL That to combat the theft of trees in public parks around Christmas time, some cities spray their trees with fox urine. It freezes and has no odor outside, but thaws if taken indoors on a would-be Christmas tree, and the smell is "eye-watering"

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MXrV TIL There is a water park in Germany that has banned women from using an extreme water slide because it has caused genital injury to 6 women
4kEOo TIL of Exploding Head Syndrome: auditory hallucinations of loud noise experienced when falling asleep or waking up. Treatment involves medications to promote sleep and lower blood pressure, as well as "reassurance."
wWv8 TIL There’s a small underground railway in London devoted to delivering mail
dMdr TIL Tom Lehrer’s (of ‘Element Song’ fame) song 'The Old Dope Peddler’ is sampled in 2 Chainz’s song 'Dope Peddler’. When asked for permission he responded: “As sole copyright owner… I grant you motherfuckers permission to do this. Please give my regards to Mr. Chainz, or may I call him 2?”
wLQb1 TIL that despite the fact that the TV show Cheers premiered almost 40 years ago, every regular cast member is still alive with the exception of Nicholas Colasanto who died while the series was still airing.