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TIL harmless bacteria called Pseudomonas and Proteus can make your dogs paws smell like popcorn and corn chips.

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EmMw TIL the original War on Christmas was waged in New England during the early days of America. Due to Puritan beliefs of the region, Christmas was illegal in the mid 16 hundreds because it espoused “Pagan” traditions. It still remained culturally taboo until the 1870’s.
Mekpa TIL that milk taken from cow's at night make you sleepier that milk taken from the day
rRxXe TIL: Internet Memes are now used in ways formerly used in leaflet propaganda. Targeted Internet memes "hack" people's attention and aid in sewing discord. Memes do this by utilizing classic psychological warfare tactics, such as those used in propaganda via analogue leaflets.
1a8dP TIL actress Robin Strasser's middle name(s) is "Victory in Europe."
GAXXG TIL about ChexSystems, the reporting agency banks use to determine whether to approve an application for a new checking or savings account.