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TIL that patriarchal surnames were uncommon in pre-Norman England

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oO1K TIL Australian scientists have used music to attract Great White Sharks, and have found they are particularly drawn to AC/DC’s “Back In Black”.
4kryR TIL of Buford Pusser, the inspiration for the "Walking Tall" movies. As sheriff he waged a one-man war against the Dixie mafia in his small town. He survived multiple assassination attempts, including one which killed his wife. He eventually died in a one-person car accident at 36 years of age.
NXrZE TIL fire tornados are a thing. Spawned by wildfires and sometimes volcanos, these fiery vortices can uproot trees with winds over of 143 mph (230 km/h).
pYwn4 TIL There is a colony of Japanese Snow Monkeys that are living in the wilds of South Texas
YpW1x TIL about the little arrow on the side of the petrol bowser picture on my dashboard. It tells you which side of your car has the fuel filler.