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TIL Researchers have found that if you leave a running wheel out in the wild, wild mice will choose to run on the wheel for their own enjoyment

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Kwww TIL there is an Indian version of “The Suite Life of Zach And Cody” called “The Suite Life of Karan & Kabir”
JYmO8 TIL of TV Pickup in England which refers to a phenomenon that affects electricity generation and transmission networks. It happens a lot during "Tea Time" where folks start their electric kettles all at once.
d8vv9 TIL that the "Jewish hat" was a cone-shaped pointed hat worn by Jews in Medieval Europe. Initially worn by choice, in many places adult male Jews were required by law to wear it to distinguish them from others.
v1pZ7 TIL of Vissarion, a Russian mystic and spiritual leader who claims to be a reincarnation of Jesus Christ. His church has over 10000 followers, of which 4000 live together deep in Siberia. Members are forbidden from using money, eating meat, and vices, all done to prepare for an apocalyptic flood.
YplAW TIL a 7-Eleven Slurpee Straw is in the Museum of Modern Art's collection for design, and its designer has also designed a tool for the treatment of skin cancer.