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TIL that the city of Holland, Michigan uses a system of underground pipes to heat streets and sidewalks, keeping them clear of snow.

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4kNNg TIL the letter 'Q' is shaped shaped after a monkey's body and tail, from the Canaanite letter "Kuf", which also means monkey
69vLQ TIL: FDR, until his death, investigated the Oak Island Mystery. A collection of lost treasure in Canada that has been rumored for centuries. The money pit was said to contain artifacts from the Knights Templar or Captain Kidd. There has been several investors over the years, including John Wayne.
LkLRP TIL A woman in New South Wales successfully sued her twin sister for over $170,000 after a sneeze changed her life. The sister lost control of the car & hit a tree after she sneezed. She suffered lower back pain as a result and the court held that it hindered her ability to work long hours.
j0RX TIL that Ypsilanti, Michigan is home to the ‘Brick Dick’, a water tower officially recognized as 'the most phallic building in the world.’
loAaA TIL The Loretto Chapel needed access to its choir loft. In 1877 an unknown Master Carpenter appeared and build a staggeringly precise spiral staircase using hand tools, glue and non native wood. Then disappeared without being paid.