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TIL Scientists discovered in 2015 that Boa Constrictors kill their prey by cutting off their blood supply, not by suffocation like it was originally assumed.

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kJA7d TIL that in Alaska, a slow driving motorist with more than five cars behind them must pull over and let the cars pass
68xJ TIL that so many millions of people died so quickly in the influenza epidemic of 1918 that when people laid them out for their funerals in the parlor, the room got the nickname the “Death Room.” The Ladies Home Journal suggested changing the name to “Living Room” instead, to honor the living.
Eg8j0 TIL in subtropical climates, such as in East Africa, India, and the Philippines, wine is made from bananas.
9wl4G TIL of the Central Pangean Mountains - at its greatest elevation was comparable to the Himalayas. It's remnants include the Appalachians mountains in North America, Atlas range in Africa and the Caledonites in Europe.
loOma TIL that in 1994, the Surgeon General of the U S, was fired for saying masturbation is "part of human sexuality, and perhaps should be taught."