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TIL The best way to learn a language is through frequent exposure to its sound patterns–even if you haven’t a clue what it all means.

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78l47 TIL the United States ranks third in food quality and safety, behind Denmark and Canada.
lXEN TIL Hugh Laurie from House was set to become an Olympic Rower, following the success of his father winning gold in the 1948 Olympics. It was Glandular Fever which forced him to abandon competitive rowing.
a8LjA TIL that the Canadian city of Lloydminster is a shared city on the border between two provinces, having a single local government despite residents paying taxes to different provincial governments
mx9xx TIL on December 28 1983, Dennis Wilson, co-founder and drummer of the Beach Boys, drowned at Marina Del Rey after drinking all day and then diving in the afternoon to recover his ex-wife's belongings, previously thrown overboard at the marina from his yacht three years earlier amidst their divorce.
VBW7G TIL the most expensive beef is naturally tender and comes from muscles high up on the animal – beef rib and loin. Tenderloin, striploin, ribeye, and porterhouse steak are part of this exclusive category. These cuts account for just 8% of the carcass.