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TIL that Japan has the highest percentage of residents over the age of 65 at 28.2%. The world average is 10%.

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L8Wm TIL that the ancient Greeks believed in the existence of the Cyclops because they found a mammoth skull fossil
e19k TIL the word Shampoo is derived from the Hindi word ‘chāmpo’ which in turn is derived from the Sanskrit root 'chapayati’ meaning: “to press, knead and soothe”
wLrP8 TIL Butter is yellow because of its natural Vitamin A (source: 2015, HowItsMade)
a8JAA TIL the USS Kidd is the only US Navy ship permitted to fly the Jolly Roger
e0XKD TIL in historic folklore, vampires suffered from arithmomania (compulsive counting). They were often combatted by placing great quantities of items near them in order to keep them occupied. This served as inspiration for The Count on Sesame Street.