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TIL over 70% of Irish men are hazardous drinkers according to the WHO's AUDIT-C screen tool

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69YKX TIL: The Mentor of Rhodes was a famous mercenary who fought against and for Artaxerxes III. After being captured after many assaults, he was pardoned and sent to invade his former refuge. Being successful, he was promoted to Satrap and given a horde of silver by his former enemy turned employer.
gyyy TIL that Frank Zappa once got on stage during a Velvet Underground show, atonally played the keyboard, and shouted the names of random vegetables for a minute. Then he walked off stage and the show continued normally
5Yy99 TIL about the Tanuki, a Japanese folklore creature that is referred to as the Raccoon Dog. Its most distinguishing characteristic is their large, magical pair of testicles that it used as a hat, umbrella, boat or drum. They are known as tricksters or bringers of good luck.
Rv8a TIL that Johnny Depp hates watching himself in movies, and needs a “few bottles of wine” before he can stomach it.
dYg8 TIL that cats can receive xenotransfusions of dogs blood. They have no naturally occurring antibodies against canine blood so can receive it in life threatening situations. But only once. The second time proves fatal.