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TIL that researchers at the University of Michigan have discovered another job for introverts: grammar police.

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pYGLN TIL Snow is an excellent insulator because it consists of about 90–95 percent trapped air (fresh). This is the reason why igloos are warmer inside than outside, and why some animals in colder regions build snow caves to spend the winter while hibernating.
5Ve0r TIL a Looney Tunes director and animator, Robert McKimson, bragged to colleagues for getting a good bill of health at 67. His family history of living past their 90s caused him to tell his colleagues: "I'm going to be around after you guys are gone!" He died two days later of a heart attack.
gMMay TIL that Pokemon is the highest-grossing media franchise of all time, beating out Star Wars by over $13 billion.
Vy80 TIL the founder of Domino’s Pizza met his wife while delivering pizza. On Valentine’s Day after their second date, he gave her a heart-shaped pizza.
MrB0 TIL that Apart From Top 20 Best Sellers, Amazon Books Are 14 Percent More Expensive Than Competitors