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TIL that the origins of the word “bozo” are completely unknown.

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R7OO8 TIL the US Army acquired 75 camels from abroad after Congress appropriated $30,000 in 1855 for the procurement of camels for military purposes. The camels were determined to be well suited for hauling supplies between military outposts in arid regions. They were subsequently all auctioned off.
e0JYL TIL: Top-billed “Fast & Furious” franchise actors tried to enact contract demands that limit the number of hits their characters took, and refused to definitely lose a fight. Vin Diesel went so far as to devise a tallying system for kicks, punches, and head-butts.
9YP47 TIL Chlorine triflouride is so flammable it can burn through a foot of concrete and set sand on fire beneath it before burning out!
wL6yY TIL Research shows that cats are able to recognise their own names being called. It is not known why they do not always respond, however they may not attach deep meaning to specific words.
JYRO4 TIL that Martha Stewart dated Sir Anthony Hopkins, but broke up with him after seeing The Silence of The Lambs, because she couldn't not associate him with Hannibal Lecter