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TIL electric cars can drive through deep water unscathed

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5VQok TIL Mayonnaise is named after (and was likely invented in) Mahón, Spain
R7Kj9 TIL that the words to the Algerian National Anthem were written by the activist Zakaria with his own blood after being tortured by the French colonialists in prison
GmV4 TIL There was a Parrot named Alex that had a vocabulary of over 100 words. He was said to have the intelligence of a 5 year old. The last words he said to his trainer before passing away were “See you tomorrow, be good. I love you!”
Oo9Wa TIL The “stress hormone” cortisol is released by the adrenal glands in response to fear or stress. Researchers have studied the cortisol awakening response (CAR) and have found that cortisol is highest in the first hour of waking for people with an increased level of stress in their lives.
QJbKp TIL the first "Seven Wonders" lists came guidebooks popular with Hellenic sightseers that date from the 2nd-1st century BC.