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TIL gorillas are in a semi-permanent state of flatulence, meaning they're always farting, due to the bacteria in their gut and the almost 40 pounds of vegetation they consume daily

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gJgA TIL: license plate sized tiles known as “Toynbee tiles” began appearing around the United States and South America in the 80’s that contained cryptic messages about resurrecting the dead on Jupiter. Over 300 have been found so far, and has influenced copycat artists.
M7Zj0 TIL about Janusz Korczak, an educator who refused offers of sanctuary in 1943 and chose to accompany nearly 200 children from his orphanage when they were deported to a death camp. He was never heard from again.
x6oQD TIL Dress shops in Manhattan used headless mannequins in their windows because it was thought that a face would be distracting. In 1935, Cora Scoville invented a plaster composition and made mannequins with faces resembling fashion editors. Bonwit Teller started a new trend using these mannequins.
0AKL TIL there is evidence of Methane based life on Titan, a moon of Saturn.
Ljxp TIL When season 3 of the show The West Wing was postponed due to 9/11, Aaron Sorkin spent the 3 week window writing & producing a special episode themed around terrorism. Due to its relevance and writing, it was the most awarded season in of any TV show that year.