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TIL chickens sing an "egg song" that can go on for several minutes after laying an egg, and we're not sure why.

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07wN TIL in May 2011, Two Muslim men in traditional Muslim attire were removed from an aeroplane after other passengers said they were uncomfortable. The men were on their way to a conference on prejudice against Muslims
Z8nl4 TIL: The F-35 has a lifespan of 8,000 hours and it costs $44,000 per hour to fly.
eAyg TIL “It’s a Wonderful Life” only became popular because tv stations could play it for free during Christmas season.
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