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TIL the The Mission: Impossible theme song doubles as a spy code, because the music mirrors the Morse Code for M (dash dash) I (dot dot)

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KYMmB TIL in 2014, a major radioactive waste incident occurred in the United States when workers filled a barrel with the wrong brand of cat litter.
D1KWj TIL the snow bunting is the most northerly passerine in the world. Unlike most passerines, the snow bunting has feathered tarsi, an adaptation to its cold harsh environment. Males that sing more frequently are preferred by females since it indicates greater foraging success and overall health.
WklV9 TIL the 1908 endurance motorcycle race was dominated by Indian Motorcycle and upstart Harley-Davidson. Walter Davidson won the two-day, 175 mile trek to New York City which proved the then leader Indian Motorcycle had serious competition from the upstart H-D.
78oDL TIL horses can grow mustaches
JY04v TIL that Vermont ambulances stock maple syrup for 'oral glucose' administration.