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TIL that some species of jumping spiders display twitching behaviours consistent with REM-like sleep, suggesting that they likely sleep and dream.

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rNJxM TIL that inventor of an early version of the lie detector machine, William Marston, is also the creator of the comic book character Wonder Woman. He gave her a lie detector of her own in the form of the magical Lasso of Truth.
kX1m TIL it is illegal to perform the Rusty Trombone in the state of Utah
4XGNR TIL: Although pandas eat mostly bamboo and fruit, their teeth are carnivorous, meaning they would be able to chew and consume tough meat. Unlike other bears, pandas do not hibernate, as they are unable to store energy over long periods of time (hence their 12-hour eating routine).
xVRLg TIL When she married Charles II of England in 1662, Portugal’s Catherine of Braganza brought tea with her and drank it every day out of habit. Until she arrived, people only drank tea as a heath tonic instead of a social activity.
KYo56 TIL that in certain parts of Asia, they hire strippers to perform at funerals. These "funeral strippers", are part of a highly unusual Asian tradition. It's believed that having strippers at the funeral attracts more people, which is seen as a way to honor the deceased.