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TIL the Bobtail Squid stores bioluminescent bacteria in its underbelly that emits the same amount of light that shines on top of it, making its shadow disappear and rendering it invisible to predators below: ultimate camouflage.

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gwnX TIL Supreme Court found random drug checkpoints unconstitutional in 2000. Since then, police have gotten into the habit of putting signs up warning drivers of upcoming drug checkpoints, and then detaining and searching drivers who make illegal u-turns.
4X9rg TIL The family Scapegoat is often the family member who is non-compliant with mistreatment, the whistle blower, expresses displeasure or advocates for their own needs, and is then demonized as the family problem, thereby establishing a ‘false narrative’ of victim blaming.
KoO4 TIL, There is something called NUKEMAP, You can nuke any place in the world and see the size and effect of the blast.
b6O59 TIL During Ronald Reagan’s presidency, Air Force One was outfitted with jellybean holders to keep the president’s favorite snack from spilling.
QNZlL TIL that there is a species of frog called the Turtle frog which are commonly found in Australia.