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TIL that a yellow ribbon on a dog leash indicates that the dog needs space. Talk to the owner before approaching!

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VMdGk TIL Lyrebirds are nature's masters of mimicry and are capable of imitating almost anything, even chainsaws and building sites.
XENyj TIL of the Fw 190 "Sturmböcke" (Battering Ram) interceptor. Designed during WW2 specifically for the purpose of taking on the B-17 "Flying Fortress" bomber.
xV7Z1 TIL only 400 out of the 7000 diseases classified as “rare” have an effective treatment. This fact is recognized during Rare Disease Day, which is held every year on the last day of February. This day also holds an extra special meaning on February 29 – the rarest day of the year.
BrpOb TIL that scientists were able to predict a person's political orientation with 95 percent accuracy based solely on how their brain reacts to viewing disgusting (but non-political) images.
l7ZWB TIL that Elon had a Tesla Roadster in space, much less for 7 years now