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TIL that in 2011 researchers let 100 paper planes go 23 miles above Germany. Since then some have been found in Canada, USA, Australia and South Africa.

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0MxL TIL that a protein called TRPM8 is what causes your brain to think something is colder than it is after eating something with mint.
GY55g TIL the New York Yankees have retired every number 1-10, along with eleven other numbers. They’ve retired by far the most numbers in the MLB
ZylD TIL…that in one form or another “the golden rule” quote is present in almost every single religion (here is a complete list with the quotes)…
dXNK TIL that in most elevators, holding the close door button along with the floor you want for 5-6 seconds puts the elevator into express mode, bypassing any floors waiting for the elevator
DQv9g TIL that Devrom is an “internal deodorant” that eliminates the odor of poop and flatulence