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TIL of the term "betamaxed" which is used to describe when a superior product loses out in the market to an inferior one as a result of marketing, influence or other factors unrelated to product quality.

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X0ap8 TIL in 1979, the descendants of the famous feuding Hatfield and McCoy families appeared on a special week-long taping of Family Feud. A pig was kept on stage during the games. The McCoys won 3-2, but the Hatfields won more money total
pY6PZ TIL that according to a recent study, 93% of YouTube users skip ads which can only be skipped after viewing the first 5 seconds.
NXX86 TIL that a snail's mouth is no larger than the head of a pin, but it can have over 25,000 teeth .
vPBxL TIL that, why do dogs spin around before they poop? Dogs' pre-poop spin actually have something to do with calibrating themselves in relation to the Earth’s magnetic field, or at least trying to.
oRWRY TIL There is water on the moon! This is the form of ice trapped within dust and minerals on/under the surface. It has been detected on areas of the lunar surface that are in permanent shadow and are very cold, enabling the ice to survive. This was likely delivered to the surface by comets.