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TIL some NASCAR drivers wear diapers, but most don't, as the fibers of a diaper can catch fire, so they go pee pee straight in their racing suits.

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OxA7 TIL That scientists used a complex algorithm to gauge the level of bias in a media outlet by what quotes each outlet selected from a similar speech. It found that almost all forms of American media had statistically significant media bias.
ep6o5 TIL The last Great Auk in Britain was accused of witchcraft, and killed by superstitious sailors for conjuring storms. So now we have no more Northern Witch Penguins.
a9po TIL: The term “kosher salt” comes from its use in making meats kosher by removing surface blood, not from its being made in accordance with the guidelines for kosher foods as nearly all salt is kosher.
8eRQb TIL there are some reports of men experiencing flu-like symptoms post orgasm. This study published in 2016 analyzes the occurrence and cause of Post Orgasmic Illness Sydrome
xVjBk TIL In 2001, Rowan Atkinson (Mr Bean) was travelling to Kenya when the pilot of his private plane fainted at the controls. Atkinson took over and was able to keep the plane flying. Meanwhile he slapped the pilot several times which revived him, and the plane was landed safely.