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TIL there exists a centipede the size of your forearm that lives in caves, and catches bats in mid-flight.

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Lklnr TIL In France in 1789 50% of the French people did not speak French at all, and only 12 to 13% spoke it 'fairly'
MGm7 TIL that Vitamin D deficiency is extremely common, considered by some to be a “hidden epidemic”. There are many possible negative effects on your health, and you should take corrective action if necessary to avoid this condition.
xVQV0 TIL Texas' state government has a directly elected Railroad Commission. Despite the name, it ceased to regulate railroads in 2005 and now regulates on the oil and gas industry.
NO61 TIL Hotels use RFID chips to track their towels and linens. One hotel in Hawaii saved over $15000 in stolen towels using the RFID chips
b66Ma TIL The bubonic plague still exists and kills a few people each year in the US