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TIL Millipedes are not insects—they’re more closely related to lobsters, shrimp, and crayfish.

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DBXe TIL the death of Chris Benoit’s wife was written in wikipedia 14 hours before the bodies were found
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GZ75 TIL that dangerous highways in Korea play a melody only when a car is travelling the speed limit, successfully preventing accidents by keeping people awake and encouraging them to travel at a safe speed.
kOJ57 TIL that "mise-en-place" is a French cullinary term, which means "putting in place". It signifies that you should get all the necessary ingredients and tools ready before you start cooking.
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