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TIL that birds are the quickest species to digest alcohol, about 10 to 15 times faster than humans

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mx0Gv TIL the ‘farmer and his wife’ in the painting American Gothic actually represent a farmer and his daughter
eMZk TIL Today (6/5) is National Doughnut Day which was created by The Salvation Army in 1938 to honor the men and women who served doughnuts to soldiers during World War I. In recognition Krispy Kreme, Dunkin Donuts and other shops are offering free donuts today.
d89VQ TIL Hitler never used the word "Swastika" let alone use the Hindu symbol. He called it the "Hooked Cross"("Haken Kreuz")
XE8NE TIL Sean Bean was so afraid of flying during the filming of LOTR that he would hike a few miles up the mountain to get to the set’s location, sometimes in full costume and gear.
b9pmE TIL That sheep must be kept with at least two others, but if left alone can seek the company of other animals such as humans. When this happens, they see themselves as small wooly people, making them great pets!