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TIL A 1996 survey found that 95% of all American preschoolers had watched Sesame Street before they were three years old.

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kOWX5 TIL that Denmark hosts the largest 4th of July celebration outside of the US
loR45 TIL Owl wings among other birds wings light up under UV light and the glow/brightness can be used to determine which feathers are newer versus older
KOo44 TIL: Mountain stone wētā can survive being frozen solid over winter. They can survive up to 17 days in temperatures of about -10 °C. At temperatures below -10 °C, approximately 85% of their body water is crystallized, one of the highest ice contents known for any animal.
MeRZm TIL that there is a foundation devoted solely to researching ways that humanity can reduce suffering of future generations.
E9j7 TIL it cost $7 million per day to operate the newest class of US Aircraft Carriers, the Gerald R. Ford Class.