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TIL that volunteers enlisted to clear a shallow pond in England in 2009 stumbled across a Dalek from Doctor Who

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X0PE TIL most new Apple and Android devices have built in magnometers (metal detectors). These are primarily for the built in compass, but can also help find metal things in the grass.
epnJ5 TIL dust mites are nearly everywhere; 84% of homes in the United States have dust mite allergens in at least one bed.
0dWAy TIL King John I of France had the shortest reign in French History. His father died 4 months before John’s birth and John became king on the day of his birth in 1316. Sadly he died 5 days later. There are rumors that he was murdered.
4kdEb TIL there are many different styles of French Toast. Hungarian French Toast is a savory version often served with other foods, while Hong Kong French Toast puts the filling inside the bread and then fries it. There's even a Bengali version, where peppers and vegetables are mixed into the batter.
R5v8 TIL that a person’s willpower is directly linked to their glucose levels. So people quitting smoking, when you get a craving just have some jelly beans instead.