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TIL Mormons (Members of the Church of Latter Day Saints) are Jell-O fanatics. Areas of the country with the most Mormons are referred to as the Jello-belt with Utah having the highest per-capita consumption for years. The snack was even named Utah's official state snack in 2001.

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8a6l8 TIL a Fresno County man was arrested in 2008 after allegedly entering a home, throwing seasoning in one man’s face, then hitting a second man several times with an 8 inch sausage. He then ran into a nearby orchard, clad only in boxer shorts and a tank top. He also is accused of stealing $900.
yQMyw TIL: A traditional Australian fable tells of the Great Wall of China being built to keep out Rabbits. This modern classic fable originated with the Australian telecommunication company and continues to be told today. It is also told that Emperor Nasi Gorang was responsible for building the wall
1akvd TIL At the end of high school, Donald Glover, aka Childish Gambino, was voted “Most Likely to Write for The Simpsons.” Then at the age of 23, Glover was hired by Tina Fey to write for 30 Rock after he submitted a spec script (a non-commissioned unsolicited screenplay) about The Simpsons.
4XPZ6 TIL there are seven species of perching birds named "attilas" after Attila the Hun (due to their very predatory and aggressive nature, despite their small size). Attilas are in the family Tyrannidae (the tyrant flycatchers).
9jrD TIL Owen the hippo got washed away from it’s mother. It then bonded with a giant 130 year old tortoise instead.