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TIL the scent of rain is called “Petrichor”, and it occurs when rain hits dry earth.

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l7L4G TIL that many East and Southeast Asian cultures historically depicted lions in their artwork. However, lions are not native to these areas and so many depictions include details such as wings, dog-like features, and fan-shaped tails.
0wg7y TIL men ages 20 to 34 have lower grip and pinch strength than the same aged guys did three decades ago, and that the average grip strength for men ages 25 to 29 is nearly 26 pounds lower today than it was before.
PYRGg TIL that there is a branch of science known as Paleoacoustics which studies what fossils might have sounded like
8aep8 TIL In Japan sumo wrestlers are not allowed to drive cars.
v1xP7 TIL that Petroleum is one of the biggest industries in Singapore, despite not having any oil production of its own.