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TIL that, technically, bananas and pumpkins are berries, but raspberries and strawberries aren't

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EAAw TIL flamethrowers could only fire for about 7 seconds before running out of fuel.
ADGpg TIL Dance Poles have two different modes, spinning and static. In the spinning mode, the pole uses ball bearings to spin. THis mode can be used to complete more experienced pole moves, make moves easier and add a dramatic effect to the move.
69ev8 TIL Florida has an invasive population of wild monkeys that carry a strain of herpes that is transmissible to humans and can kill you.
nero TIL That the man who blew the whistle on alleged widespread phone hacking perpetrated by Murdoch’s “The News of the World” only chose to do so after being diagnosed with terminal liver disease. His death was accurately determined to be completely natural and not suspicious at all.
69Xvm TIL landlords in Glasgow, Scotland tried to increase rent by 25% on women whose husbands were fighting in World War 1. The women organised a rent strike and stopped bailiffs entering their buildings by throwing flour bombs at them and pulling down their trousers.