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TIL there are no snakes in New Zealand

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LQOGm TIL that the original version of ‘Oh My Darling Clementine’ written in 1884 had some seriously dark lyrics. The third to last verse reads, “In a churchyard near the canon where the myrtle doth entwine Grow the roses in their posies fertilized by Clementine.” Fourth to last is also quite dark.
VGPB TIL that “creepy” really does just mean “unattractive.” It’s scientifically proven.
PQJL TIL Arizona has a “Stupid Motorists Law” which states that any motorist who becomes stranded after driving around barricades to enter a flooded stretch of roadway may be charged for the cost of his/her rescue
LkNQv TIL the only two countries that taxes its citizens no matter where they reside in the world are Eritrea and United States
xVXdo TIL the average $1 bill has been contaminated with vaginal bacteria, microbes from mouths, DNA from pets and viruses and drugs