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TIL in the Netherlands, drivers taking their license exam are required to open the door with their right hand, thereby turning their torso and allowing them to see any oncoming cyclists, hence the term “Dutch reach”

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4kAbg TIL that the Asian tiger snake is the only snake species that is both venomous and poisonous. Not only does it produce toxin for its bite, but it also stores poison it obtains from its toad prey in its skin
BgdrL TIL of Nicholas Alahverdian, a criminal who after committing various crimes became an incel leader, claimed to be the victim of libel, disappeared for 4 years, faked lymphoma and then his death, then eventually moved to Scotland and faked being a professor. He was arrested in the hospital with covid
LQ15V TIL there is a famous boiling lake of lava in Antarctica on Ross Island, complete with its own active volcano aka "Mount Erebus".
1ay1D TIL The Bush UK electronics brand is still in use and is owned by Argos
rNnZx TIL a schoolteacher ran for Senate on a dare from his students and won the primary to become the official Democratic nominee for Senate from Texas. He became the first minority candidate in Texas history to become a United States Senate nominee from either major party.