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TIL that LaGrange County, Indiana is approximately 43% Amish

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9YOdB TIL the dragon snake's most notable feature is their unusual skin with 3 rows of enlarged, keeled scales running down its back resembling the backs of some crocodilians. When threatened, this non-venomous snake stiffens its body into a straight line. It is native to SE Asia and mainly eat frogs.
NX60J TIL about 'The Hum' - a mysterious low-frequency sound heard around the world that only affects small amount of people in certain locations. Despite scientific investigations, its true source remains unknown.
Ag0x TIL there is an Ig Nobel Prize for unusual or trivial achievements in scientific research. This year’s winners include Arturas Zuokas, the mayor of Vilnius, LITHUANIA, for demonstrating that the problem of illegally parked luxury cars can be solved by running them over with an armored tank.
Rpvw TIL in 1979 flying LAX-JFK and upgrading to first class was only 20% of the ticket price. Today it’s 225%.
8e9wG TIL Coriander and Cilantro are the same thing