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TIL: Cows don’t have forward upper teeth.

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8anA4 TIL that the Ancient Greek "Lego" means to gather, pick up, collect and bind. But the brand name LEGO is a portmanteau of the unrelated Danish phrase “leg godt”, which means “play well”.
LkdV9 TIL about a group of 8 people who mistakenly snorted pure LSD crystals which they thought was cocaine, resulting in what is probably the largest LSD overdose ever and 5 of the 8 going into a state of coma. (Article continues on the next pages)
yQYXw TIL Stars don't twinkle in outer space. The refraction of light from earth's atmosphere is why we see them twinkle.
exr6 TIL The Six Californias Initiative seeks to divide California into six states. If it qualifies for the ballot and is approved by the state’s voters in November, the US Congress will officially divide California into six separate states.
6E9nW TIL The day after Thanksgiving is the busiest day for Plumbers around the United States