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TIL that the flap of skin under your elbow is called the wenis

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4Xxlg TIL there is a Jeff Goldblum day every July 13th in Pittsburgh
yQABl TIL that the phrase "Keep calm and carry on" was originally coined by the British in 1939 to boost the morale of the public in preparation of mass air attacks on cities during WW2. A copy of the original poster was discovered in 2000, and since then, it has become trending once more.
ANo9l TIL there exist tsunami survival pods, capable of saving lives during tsunamis. These buoyant capsules can accommodate from two to sixteen people.
9YdpM TIL the scientific name for the swordfish is Xiphias gladius. Xiphias is Greek for "sword", while Gladius is Latin for "sword". It's scientific name is "Sword sword".
jMBR TIL scientists have created a language called Lincos designed for communicating with alien civilizations, should the need ever arise.