Post * xa57 — Curious Curator

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TIL it exist a theorem called “The hairy ball theorem” that states “You can’t comb a hairy ball flat without creating a cowlick”

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mxnBR TIL that while most air traffic communications around the world use the NATO phonetic alphabet (alpha, bravo, charlie, delta, etc), Atlanta doesn't. Taxiways, Gates, and others including a 'D' are referred to as 'Dixie', so as not to cause confusion with Delta Air Lines. Atlanta is Delta's hub.

pYnrQ TIL Male snakes have a double-penis and females have a pair of clitorises. Due to anatomic location they are not involved in the reproduction process but hold tactile sensitive nerve endings. According to Australian scientists this implies snakes might receive stimulation and pleasure during mating.

DwEj TIL Portland was named by a coin flip. Had the coin landed the other way, the city would be Boston, Oregon.

xpK0 TIL that melittin, a toxin found in bee venom, physically destroys the HIV virus while leaving body cells unharmed.

QYBp TIL Ronnie Barrett, creator of the Barrett .50 caliber sniper rifle, developed the now famous rifle without any background in engineering or manufacturing. In the last 100 years, Barrett is one of only 7 individuals to have invented firearms adopted by the United States Military.