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TIL That Scotland has over 400 words for snow in Gaelic ( Scotland's Native Language)

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PYP8G TIL that none of the architecture on Euro banknotes is real, as the EU prohibited displaying any national monuments, so to not give greater prominence to one country over another. Hence, for the €5 note, a computer was used to scan multiple European bridges and combine them into one neutral design.
Y7LOB TIL that in the last 10 years, Florida has had more shark attacks than the rest of the states combined (242), yet no fatalities.
JYOOl TIL one of the medically sound ways to test for a pinworm infection is the ‘scotch tape test’ where the patient's asshole is taped over then [the tape is] removed to check for eggs.
nebmb TIL that Anson Burlingame, USA's ambassador to Qing Empire China in the 1860's, grew to be so trusted and respected for his efforts to negotiate a fair treaty, that China then appointed him to be THEIR envoy back to America and to European countries, negotiating on their behalf.
awLY9 TIL that squirrels can lower their terminal velocity and turn their bodies midair, so they can survive super high falls