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TIL that the word “avocado” comes from the Aztec “ahuacacuahatl,” which translates to “testicle tree.”

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NXPoP TIL: The people of Borneo have many beliefs concerning Orangutans. Some believe they are smart enough to speak, but choose not to. The Dayak creation myth say that they are God's first attempt at creating humans, while other tribes believe they reincarnate as orangutans.
D1DDV TIL Sir Patrick Stewart and Hugh Jackman hold the Guinness World Record for "longest career as a live-action Marvel superhero"
4k6ob TIL Super 8 Motels got the '8' in its name from the $8.88 room rate when it lauched. The key to its early success was to build a new Super 8 motel near a Holiday Inn.
LkVDv TIL of Dick Assman, a Canadian gas station employee that was propelled to fame by his name. His father's name was Adolf Assman.
vpkx TIL: the world’s 4th largest lake has dried up to less than 10% its size and is now a giant desert, dotted with shipwrecks.