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TIL that butterfly pea flowers, used as ornamental plants and to colour gins like Empress 1908, is scientifically named Clitoria ternatea because it resembles a human vulva.

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NXM9J TIL about Exploding Head Syndrome: a rare condition causing sufferers to hear loud noises that don't exist. It's not painful, but it can be alarming and disruptive to sleep. Many people have mistaken the symptoms of Exploding Head Syndrome for paranormal experiences like ghosts or alien abductions.
wog6 TIL Jordin Tootoo is the 1st NHL player of Inuk descent, and his older brother committed suicide after a DUI leaving a note urging him to make the NHL.
Melbm TIL Morgan Freeman converted his ranch to a Bee Sanctuary
GYRLG TIL that The North Face clothing company sued a clothing company called The South Butt and won forcing them to shut down their web store, Facebook page, surrender all merchandise, and pay a $65,000 fine.
xVR4b TIL that the brand we all have come to know as "3M" stands for Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing and it was started in 1902 by a lawyer, a doctor, 2 railroad execs, and a meat market owner.