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TIL the first computer mouse was wooden, created in 1964 and named "X-Y Position Indicator for a Display System"

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nW9Wb TIL that in 2011, the country of Norway ran out of butter. As a result, prices soared and butter was smuggled illegally into the country.
PYDJg TIL that each US banknote weighs 1 gram, no matter the denomination, so because there are 454 grams in a pound, there are always 454 bills in every pound of currency.
xVVv0 TIL people who are overweight or obese have higher survival and recovery rates for stroke and many other conditions. Known as the Obesity Paradox
bKlQ TIL an octopus named Otto caused an aquarium power outage by climbing to the edge of his tank and shooting a jet of water at a bright light that was annoying him. He’s also been seen juggling hermit crabs, throwing rocks at the glass and re-arranging his tank surroundings.
R78n1 TIL That children who grow up drinking low-fat milk are significantly more likely to suffer from obesity as they grow older (as compared to children who drink whole milk).