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TIL that “A sentence must not end in a preposition.” is one of many misconceptions about the English language that even native speakers can’t get rid of.

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DQ1jp TIL some plants make extrafloral nectaries (non-flower parts with nectar in) to attract insects that help protect them
rNEY1 TIL there was a massive horsemeat scandal in Europe 10 years ago
wL6bJ TIL: A storage building in Geneva airport holds about $100 billion worth of artworks
8aVr4 TIL In some jurisdictions, dancers at strip clubs are only permitted to expose breasts and/or genitals when performing on a raised platform; they must be dressed before their feet touch the venue's main floor. Managers responsible for enforcing this rule communicate it as 'the floor is lava'.
6Ep7m TIL that "gridiron" is actually a grill and not just a nickname for an (American) football field. I also learned that American football is also called gridiron football.