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TIL of a Lithopedion, a calcified stone foetus caused from a rare complication in abdominal pregnancy (which, in itself, is rare).

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vP0jB TIL about Giorgi Tevzadze, a legendary Georgian street racer known for his insane car control. He became famous for drifting high-performance BMWs through narrow city streets with unbelievable precision. Despite his reckless style, he was celebrated for his raw talent behind the wheel.
J1P7j TIL Fountains of Wayne 2003 hit song "Stacy's Mom" borrowed its guitar riff from The Cars 1978 hit song "Just What I needed". The Cars in turn had borrowed the riff from the 1968 hit song "Yummy Yummy Yummy" by the Ohio Express.
VBWGp TIL: that ants can perform wound care and amputate if needed. I find this fascinating.
MyWB TIL that rust can easily be removed from chrome with aluminum foil and water and works because of metal hardness levels.
ZPn4 TIL parts of Hudson Bay and the surrounding regions of Quebec are “missing” gravity. This area has the lowest gravity on Earth.