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XE5j6 TIL that any day of the year has a 1 in 7 chance of being celebrated as Independence Day from the British. 61 colonies have gained independence from the UK with 52 unique Independence Days.
D1d4J TIL Pig orgasms can last 30 minutes. A 2012 study found that high performance boars have an average ejaculation duration of 6 minutes. One male continuously produced semen for 31 minutes
J1y1B TIL the original Godzilla suit was made out of concrete due to shortages of rubber in post-war Japan. The suit weighed 100kg and became hot to even touch it.
yR18 TIL that Warren Buffert is the #1 stock holder of CocaCola and is also the owner of world leading diabetic drugs.
oBKrL TIL the underbelly membrane of lobsters is the toughest material of all natural hydrogels, including collagen, animal skins, and natural rubber. The membrane is about as strong as industrial rubber composites, such as those used to make car tires, garden hoses, and conveyor belts.