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TIL the Amish have lower cancer rate than the rest of the population

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mG0O TIL In 1903, a large pocket of underground gas was found in Dexter, KS. In the hopes of economic prosperity, a celebration was planned. The burning of the gas was to “light the entire countryside for a day and a night,” but it just wouldn’t ignite… and Helium was discovered.
Xp0D TIL In rural Austria, a girl would keep an apple slice under her armpit while dancing. At the end of the dance, she would offer the sweat-soaked slice to the man of her choice, who would eat the apple
5byk TIL of the term Elefantenrennen, which is German for Elephant Race. It refers to when one large truck attempts to pass another with little to no speed difference, preventing anyone behind them from passing.
GAJmG TiL about The Greedy Bastards, a supergroup comprised of members of Thin Lizzy, the Sex Pistols, and the Boomtown Rats.
0wvMM TIL of Clive Wearing, a British conductor who suffers from chronic amnesia. He cannot make any new memories, or recall past memories. However, he can always remember his love for his wife Deborah, greeting her joyously whenever he sees her, even if he believes they have only just met.