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TIL the word ‘penguin’ is likely to have originated from the welsh word pen (head) and gwyn (white).

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N79gE TIL the movie Jaws (1975) became the first ever summer blockbuster after failing to stick to its schedule. Before this, summer was perceived as a time to enjoy the outdoors when fewer people would go to the cinema.
jNXnp TIL Copper destroys viruses and bacteria and protects people in contact with it in the context of their work
EgkYP TIL Otters are not just cute little fluffy swimmers, but skilled predators who can occasionally take down even a caiman.
NXkP TIL a baker’s dozen is 13 instead of 12 because bakers were afraid of accidentally shorting the customer and violating strict laws (wish punishments including losing a hand)
j666R TIL that Ozzy Osbourne was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2003, while The Osbournes was still filming. He allowed people to joke about his symptoms, and attribute them to his previous drug use. He didn't reveal his diagnosis until 2020.