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TIL a Seattle man known for his frugality left a $187.6 million trust to charitable causes upon his death. 40% went to pediatric research even though he never had children of his own.

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1aJQD TIL Mexican jumping beans are seed pods that have been inhabited by the larva of a small moth The "bean" "jumps" when heated because the larva spasms in an attempt to roll the seed to a cooler environment to avoid dehydration and consequent death.
yVOxv TIL tire manufacturers identify irregularities with dots of paint
R7Bj4 TIL that in The Big Lebowski, The Dude’s iconic jelly slippers were Jeff Bridges’ own shoes, along with several other items that The Dude is seen wearing. He still has the jelly shoes to this day.
gM7G7 TIL there is a gene in E. Coli called YeeT
lOEG TIL a gamer once complained on the Runic Games forums that a specific camera effect made a game unplayable for her due to a rare eye condition. Mere hours later, and early on a Sunday morning, the developers released a patch that added a user toggle for the effect