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TIL cicadas can sexually transmit a fungus that produces psychedelic effects, similar to mushrooms, so they don't really care about their condition. It also makes their butts fall off.

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Wk1J9 TIL During the Korean War, hundreds of American pilots fought and died in a hot aerial war with the Soviet Union, which flew 75% of all fighter missions in support of North Korea. This was kept secret by both countries until the end of the Cold War to avoid pressure for confrontation.
gMM17 TIL the average-sized apple has a weight force of approximately 1 Newton.
86va TIL that the first episode of Doctor Who was interrupted by a special broadcast announcing the assassination of John F Kennedy.
rRGl1 TIL the world record for the longest accurate shot in archery is 283.47 meters and is held by Matt Stutzman, a man born without arms.
mxv4y TIL that the recorded cases of spontaneous human combustion (SHC) have these things in common: 1) the victims are chronic alcoholics; 2) they are usually elderly females 3) the body has not burned spontaneously, but some lighted substance has come into contact with it.