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TIL Hyenas are genetically closer to cats than dogs

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oXX7 TIL pepper spray is illegal in Canada. If pepper spray is used on another person causing serious bodily harm or harming the environment it can carry a penalty up to a fine of $500,000 and imprisonment of up to 3 years.
aOMy TIL researchers polled 250 children regarding their opinions on clowns; all 250 children in the study reported that they found clowns frightening.
D79e TIL that while marijuana is a Schedule 1 drug, cocaine is listed as a schedule 2 and therefore able to be used pharmaceutically.
xNNo TIL that Washington, D.C. uses a series of acoustic sensors called “ShotSpotter” to detect gunfire. When “ShotSpotter” sensors detect a loud noise, a central computer program analyzes the acoustic signature, pinpoints the suspected location to within a few yards and notifies police.
m1vMM TIL Lynyrd Skynyrd the band who had a massive hit with their song 'Sweet Home Alabama' are actually from Jacksonville, Florida