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TIL that certain areas of Hudson Bay, Canada have less gravity than the rest of the world.

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9BvM TIL that Walt Disney bought property in Florida to build a “real city that would never cease to be a blueprint of the future” but after he died, they built Disneyland instead.
ne5mG TIL many bird species engage in "anting", where they actively rub ants onto themselves to excrete their body's chemicals. As to why, hypotheses include using the chemicals to ward off pests, preparing them to eat, for grooming their feathers, and for stimulating themselves.
nWkkW TIL that a government agency’s office in Telangana, India had its employees wear helmets to protect themselves from falling debris due to the decaying nature of the building. Ironically, that agency is responsible for building and maintaining infrastructure for the local region.
kG9B TIL that if Queen Elizabeth is still reigning by September 9, she will become the longest-ruling British monarch.
Y77W7 TIL Dandelions are not native to North America and are believed to have been introduced from the colonists aboard the Mayflower.