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TIL the average lifetime cost of raising a dog is $23,410

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WkZr4 TIL of the ASRV Remora, the Royal Australian Navy's submarine rescue vehicle. "Remora" stands for "Really Excellent Method Of Rescuing Aussies"
rR91M TIL there were eleven murdered prostitutes in Whitechapel at the time of Jack the Ripper but only five of these are thought to be victims of the infamous serial killer
8yxa TIL that “trumpery” is a real word dating back to the 1400s, and it means “something without value; rubbish; trash; worthless stuff; nonsense; twaddle.”
yQndl TIL when caterpillars turn into a chrysalis, their butts drop off
6rJJ TIL Soaking up grease from a slice of pizza with a napkin saves you about 40 calories.