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TIL that scorpions glow under a black light.

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awav0 TIL the famous philosopher Voltaire's name is actually a pseudonym that has roots in the French phrase "determined little thing"; acting more like a modern avatar or screen-name.
PYRLE TIL that in the original German version of 99 Red Balloons by Nina, the balloons aren't red. The German lyrics make no mention of balloon colours anywhere in the song.
a80L0 TIL that in "The Colbert Report," the full name of the fictionalized version of Stephen Colbert is "The Reverend Sir Dr. Stephen T. Mos Def Colbert D.F.A., Heavyweight Champion of the World"
9YkoG TIL that praising a child’s intelligence may encourage them to only engage in low-risk tasks in which their intelligence won’t be challenged, as learning takes a backseat to praise-seeking. This can last throughout adulthood. For better results, praise them on their efforts instead.
D1kEv TIL "Foo Fighters" was founded by Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl as a one-man project. It was a nickname coined by Allied aircraft pilots for UFOs. Grohl named it after that, as he wanted people to feel that it was a group, because he had recorded the first record by playing all the instruments himself.