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TIL that we evolved to like the smell of our own farts because it is important to help us maintain proper hygiene but dislike others smell because it is dangerous for us.

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Bgwak TIL that the origin of Halloween lies in in Celtic culture. It can be traced back 1000s of years to a cross-quarter day in the Celtic calendar that is halfway between the autumn equinox and the winter solstice. So when Irish people emigrated to North America, they took their tradition with them.
vEvK TIL that Japanese honey bees can ‘bake’ and thus kill hive invading wasps, by having multiple bees form a ball around the invader and vibrating their wings to create heat.
KOraB TIL If you are using a plastic kettle to boil water for your coffee or tea, then you are exposing yourself to endocrine disrupting chemicals such Bisphenol A (BPA) or Phthalates. Phthalates can leave a slight change of flavour or odour
8PJ4 TIL Anthony Edwards (Goose) and Val Kilmer (Iceman) from the 1986 movie “Top Gun” were reunited in Disney’s “Planes” where they both voiced F-18 Hornet fighter aircraft
aGdo TIL When the world’s largest diamond was transported from Africa to England, an elaborate & secure journey by sea was publicized - as a rouse. The real diamond was simply posted by mail.