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TIL there existed a translucent form of concrete that’s 30% lighter than regular cement, and comes in a variety of colors.

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wo6eP TIL that Dogs are able to smell the difference between ground that has been recently stepped on vs undistributed ground, as foot steps release moisture from the soil and can damage vegetation which would release odors
K9Z6 TIL Bullwinkle encouraged children to pull the tuner knob off their TV set. “In that way,” explained Bullwinkle, “we’ll be sure to be with you next week!”. An estimated 20k did, much to their parents’ chagrin.
ebR6 TIL soccer player Ronaldinho came to media attention at 13 years old when his team won 23-0. He’d scored all 23 goals.
b87N TIL Macarons and Macaroons are different things. Macarons are meringue-based cookies with a crunchy exterior and a weightless interior. Macaroons (usually coconut) are moist and dense, and sometimes dipped in chocolate.
kOZVg TIL about monster study, a study so heinous that it was not even published and 7 of the orphan children participating in it got $1.2M as compensation for lifelong emotional and psychological scars.