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TIL of the "Tree That Owns Itself" - A white oak tree in Athens, Georgia, that has legal ownership of itself and of all land within eight feet (2.4 m) of its base

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Jmp8 TIL “The Sword In The Stone” legend is actually based on a real sword in Tuscany. It remains stuck in stone to this day.
x6OM7 TIL an fMRI study mapping the female genitals onto the sensory portion of the brain found that nipple self-stimulation activates the genital sensory cortex, the same area as clitoral, vaginal, and cervical self-stimulation.
x6e00 TIL You probably know that snails are petty slow creatures, but did you know that they also take the longest naps? One nap can last up to three years!
PlXJ TIL that January 16th is national do nothing day in the US
QJ47E TIL about Nai Khanomtom, a Thai legend that was captured by the Burmese invading army. He fought and beat 10 people in a row without breaks to show the invading king how Muay Thai compared to Burmese boxing. The king set him free and offered him riches or two beautiful wives. He chose the wives.