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TIL That the "God of the gaps" is a term used to describe observations of theological perspectives in which gaps in scientific knowledge are taken to be evidence or proof of God's existence.

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yQ51V TIL that Ford did NOT actually base their decision about the Ford Pinto on their estimated legal costs of lawsuits. It is a myth that was given new life by Fight club.
e8Zn TIL Adjectives in English absolutely have to be in this order: opinion-size-age-shape-colour-origin-material-purpose Noun.
QNNva TIL in the early 18th century, the St. Bernard dog breed was used by monks living in St.Bernard's Pass to help rescue people after snowstorms. Their resistance to cold weather and great sense of direction made them helpful for this. They were even able to find people deeply buried under snow.
nWd5b TIL that fungi live in the ocean too
9wr4X TIL Adidas is pronounced very differently in Europe and the UK compared to what I've heard in the USA!