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TIL that Mary Shelley, author of Frankenstein, had sex for the first time on her mother's grave

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R7oK6 TIL A Kansas animal hospital helped a dog who had 30 to 40 Asian beetles living on the roof of its mouth. Asian beetles secrete a sticky substance which allows them to latch onto a surface, like the roof of a dog's mouth. They cause ulcers on the tongue and mouth and have a very painful bite.
8BoX TIL an electric bell has been running off the same battery since 1840 and is still working today.
jDWn TIL one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Temple of Artemis, was burned down by a man just looking to become famous. In response, it was made illegal mention his name in any way.
lnka TIL Jeremy Clarkson punched Piers Morgan in the face.
5Yr6R TIL that Portland Oregon is named after Portland Maine and Portland Maine is named after the Island of Portland in England