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TIL Religious belief in the US reached an all-time low in 2014

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wLdEP TIL about Gilbert Seltzer - a WW2 veteran who lead a secret platoon of men within a unit dubbed the 'Ghost Army'. Made up of artists, creatives & engineers, their job was creating deception about the enemy. From inflatable tanks to scripted bar conversations, this unit's work led to big US wins.
epB5D TIL about a study that measured a sample of teaspoons and tablespoons. Because the sample varied so much in capacity, the study concluded that teaspoons and tablespoons seem to be unreliable for administering medication doses.
J1g9Q TIL The name of the star Antares is derived from the Greek Anti-Ares, meaning ''rival of Ares/Mars'' due to its brightness and noticeably red coloration
9Y1Wp TIL that alligators can use tools
6EVQ TIL There is a giant hexagon shaped storm at Saturns north pole.