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TIL U.S. Chicken McNuggets are made with dimethylpolysiloxane, which is a form of silicone used in Silly Putty.

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a8AmA TIL, Because of their contribution to World War II the generation of people to be born in 1901-1927 are called "The Greatest Generation"
b9x5p TIL in Victorian times, the cheapest form of accommodation available was a “penny hang”. You could literally pay a penny to sleep over a ROPE. This was commonly used by drunk sailors who had spent all of their money and is the origin of the term “hangover“.
5YAxR TIL there are "combat dolphins" used by many naval forces in the world. They seek mines, look out for intruders, and locate/tag lost equipment. These dolphins can tell the difference between stainless steel, brass, or aluminum pipes that are buried over two feet in mud in the ocean floor.
1rdr TIL that Japan has aboriginal people called the Ainu.
mxX4p TIL married men make 10 to 20% more money on average than men who choose to stay single their entire lives.