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TIL “antisocial” means to go against society, not socialization. Asocial means to go without society, or to be less inclined to socialize.

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yVoae TIL The Australian Parliament can't legally operate without a ceremonial mace, representing the monarch's authority, being present. In 1914 a member of parliament hid the mace and it was not found for two hours, and police were called in as it was assumed to have been stolen.
aeMN TIL the word “panic” comes from the Greek woodland god Pan who was believed to be the source of mysterious forest sounds that would caused contagious, groundless fear in animals and humans alike
wGvW TIL British police cars carry teddy bears to console children after accidents
mLNv TIL that if a female Great White Shark was born during the filming of Jaws 3D (1983), it would only now be able to start reproducing. Great Whites are estimated to take thirty-three years to reach sexual maturity.
wo8O6 TIL The Statue of Unity is the world's tallest statue, with a height of 182 metres (597 feet)