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TIL Melanophila Beetles have the hottest sex, programmed to mate in the midst of fire

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PYvQV TIL the blob of toothpaste shown in ads is called a ‘nurdle’ and there have been lawsuits between companies over the rights to use this shape.
8aJ6Z TIL of the term Anal Expulsiveness which is the opposite to Anal Retention meaning obsessive behaviour
oBJJ7 TIL that the largest 'standard' bed size is called the Super Caesar and that it measures in at 9ft x 7ft (275cm x 213cm). It can hold upto 6 adults (shoulder to shoulder) plus another laying at the foot of the bed.
05kM TIL the 2010 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry Richard F. Heck died October 10 2015 after being refused treatment at a Manila private hospital because he had no money
W7YNX TIL Ketchup has to be a certain weight to be considered “Fancy”.