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TIL that Paul Bunyan stories were the 19th century logger equivalent of Chuck Norris jokes

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loXrK TIL that Felix Salten, author of one of the most notorious and depraved works of erotic fiction in world literature ("Josefine Mutzenbacher") also wrote the book on which Disney's "Bambi" is based.
MeDBK TIL in taxonomy that all tortoises are turtles but not all turtles are tortoises. Same thing with frogs and toads all toads are frogs but not all frogs are toads.
OoWEY TIL in the 1980s Japan introduced forest bathing (being around trees) as part of its national health program. Known as shinrin-yoku, Japan has official forests based upon their unique physiological and psychological effects. The essential oils of trees (phytoncides) reduce stress and boost immunity.
EgEep TIL That
e0WEn TIL The name Ouija Board was trademarked by William A Fuld in 1950. In 1966, Fuld's company was acquired by Parker Brothers, who then merged with Hasbro, meaning Hasbro has all the rights to the Ouija Board.