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We’ve all had different life experiences, and we have pandas gathering here from all over the world. But one thing we all have in common is an insatiable appetite for learning! So today, we hope to provide you with a tasty treat in the form of fascinating facts you’ve never heard before.

Below, you'll find some of our favorite recent posts from the Today I Learned subreddit, which celebrates all of the random, niche information that people recently found out, as well as an interview with author Jana Louise Smit. So enjoy learning something new, and be sure to upvote all of the facts that you’re glad you stumbled upon today!

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A man in a colorful outfit making a humorous gesture in front of another person, related to fascinating facts. TIL the production for Mork and Mindy had to hire a censor that spoke 4 languages to keep track of Robin Williams secretly trying to slip in swear words in other languages during filming of the show

Sofasurfarin , ABC Report

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    A vast crowd gathered around a piano by a reflecting pool, highlighting a fascinating public event. TIL that in 1939, African-American singer Marian Anderson was denied permission to perform at Constitution Hall by the Daughters of the American Revolution. The Hall had a white performers-only policy. Anderson responded by giving an open-air concert on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.

    WouldbeWanderer , U.S. Information Agency Report

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    People using a defibrillator on a CPR mannequin, demonstrating a fascinating fact not learned at school. TIL that when a man had a heart attack at a grocery store in rural Minnesota, 20 people lined up and performed CPR on him for over 90 minutes until paramedics arrived - and he survived

    TheSmithySmith , Rama Report

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    A hooded crow stands on the ground in sunlight, showcasing its black and gray plumage. TIL Crows remember faces and hold grudges

    ohsureyoudo , hedera.baltica Report

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    Animated deer and rabbit talking in a forest setting, inspired by 'Today I Learned' fascinating facts. TIL in 2018 a Missouri deer hunter convicted of poaching hundreds of deer was forced to watch the animated film “Bambi” once a month for the duration of his one year prison sentence

    not_a_snapple_fact , Walt Disney Productions Report

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    Hand holding a freshly picked carrot; an elderly couple smiling, sharing fascinating facts outdoors. TIL that a Swedish woman found her missing wedding ring, lost in 1995, wrapped around a carrot which she picked from her garden in 2012.

    Mouthtrap , BBC Report

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    Jar of Nutella with label promoting it as a hazelnut spread with cocoa. TIL of a court in France which stopped a girl being named "Nutella" and forcibly renamed her to Ella in the absence of her parents. The Judge said that the name Nutella would "only lead to teasing or disparaging thoughts," a complaint not heard by her parents as they did not attend the hearing.

    nightride_dw , ajay_suresh Report

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    Historic Japanese inn nestled in a mountainous landscape, showcasing traditional architecture surrounded by nature. TIL the oldest Inn (Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan in Japan, near Mount Fuji) in the world has been in business 1300 years and in the same family for 52 generations

    Ex1tStrategy , Boltor Report

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    Man in a tuxedo smiling at a formal event, representing fascinating facts not learned in school. TIL that Patrick Stewart, a theater actor, was hesitant to sign a 6 year contract to perform on Star Trek: TNG, but his agent reassured him that the show would probably fail after one season. Stewart expected to "make some money, get a suntan, and go home."

    WouldbeWanderer , David Shankbone Report

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    Underwater scene of discarded tires on the ocean floor, illustrating surprising environmental facts. TIL in the 1970s American authorities along a nonprofit group founded by fishermen, threw around 2 million old tires into the coast of Ft. Lauderdale to create an artificial reef which would help the growth of new coral. Instead they created an ecological disaster.

    Roller-bon45 , Navy Combat Camera Dive Ex-East Report

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    Ancient amphitheater with stone steps and archway, surrounded by lush green trees under a clear blue sky. TIL that vomitoriums in ancient Rome were the exits to stadiums and theaters which spewed crowds into the streets. They had nothing to do with purging to eat more.

    duevigilance , Norbert Nagel Report

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    #12

    Yellow vintage makeup kit with various beauty products, including lipsticks and a lotion bottle. TIL that NASA engineers designed a make up kit because they thought female astronauts would want make up in space

    AccurateSource2 , NASA History Office Report

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    #13

    Ancient illustration depicting historical figures in motion, showcasing a fascinating fact not typically taught in school. TIL A Chinese Emperor Jing Ke escaped an assassination attempt by running in circles around a pillar

    VapeThisBro , Unknown author Report

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    Red miracle fruit berries hanging on a green leafy branch. TIL After eating the "miracle fruit," very sour foods will taste sweet for 15 to 30 minutes. "Miracle fruit" or Synsepalum dulcificum releases a sweetening potency that alters the taste buds. For about 15 to 30 minutes, everything sour is sweet. Lemons lose their zing and taste like candy.

    Rifletree , Hamale Lyman Report

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    #15

    Security officer in uniform with a badge, holding a radio outdoors, reflecting interesting facts not learned at school. TIL If you call 911 by mistake, You should not hang up. Rather you should let the dispatcher know what happened so they know there isn’t an emergency

    Algrinder , Kindel Media Report

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    A large hole in patterned flooring reveals a deep underground chamber, showcasing unexpected discoveries not learned at school. TIL That In 2013, a Florida man, Jeff Bush, was sleeping in his bedroom when a large sinkhole opened up directly underneath his bed, swallowing him and his entire bedroom. His brother heard him scream, but was unable to see or reach him in time. Bush’s body was never recovered.

    FunnyTomatillo9696 , ABC Action News Report

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    #17

    Great white shark swimming among a school of fish in clear blue ocean waters. TIL Great White Sharks are not technically apex predators since they are preyed upon by Orcas

    Thylocine , : Pterantula (Terry Goss) Report

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    Black and white portrait of a middle-aged man in a suit, relevant to today's fascinating facts. TIL that the neurologist who invented lobotomy (António Egas Moniz) was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine for this highly invasive procedure, which is widely considered today to be one of the greatest mistakes of modern medicine.

    TennisMathematician , Unknown author Report

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    #19

    Brain scans showing ventricles labeled LV, III, and IV, illustrating an unknown aspect of human anatomy. TIL of a man who was discovered to be unknowingly missing 90% of his brain, and was living a normal life.

    GodIsAnAnimeGirl , CBC Report

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    #20

    A rare jellyfish with long tentacles swims in dark waters, showcasing fascinating ocean facts. TIL there is a jellyfish whose sting causes feelings of impending doom

    MarvellousG , Nat Geo WILD Report

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    Mountain landscape with a blue lake under a clear sky, showcasing an example of fascinating facts not taught in school. TIL The tallest dam on earth, the Usoi Dam, is not man-made. The dam is a landslide from the 1911 Sarez earthquake that blocked the Murghab River in Tajikistan. In 2015 the dam survived a 7.2 magnitude earthquake with no signs of deterioration.

    jamescookenotthatone , Hausibek Report

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    #22

    Historical portrait of a notable inventor with a mustache, wearing a dark suit and white collar. TIL Nikola Tesla never married, but claimed to have fallen in love with a white pigeon. After its death, he told friends that he felt his life's work was over. “I loved that pigeon as a man loves a woman, and she loved me. As long as I had her, there was a purpose to my life.”

    Jugales , Napoleon Sarony Report

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    #23

    Rocky coastal landscape with cave near historic stone structure, highlighting a fascinating fact not learned at school. TIL there are cave drawings that are 65,000 years old, made by Neanderthals, much older than the oldest human cave drawings (30,000 years ago) in France.

    SunlitNight , P4K1T0 Report

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    #24

    Close-up of a bee collecting pollen on a vibrant yellow flower, illustrating fascinating nature facts. TIL scientists from Newcastle University discovered that honeybees become 'pessimistic' after being shaken vigorously for 60 seconds.

    Lupercali , Conall Report

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    Bec
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd like to shake whichever scientist discovered this for 60 seconds.

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    #25

    Wooden pier leading to riverside houses, calm water, clear sky, “Today I Learned” setting. TIL about Tangier Island, a community of ~500 off the coast of Virginia that live on a sinking island and speak a unique form of Old English

    INGWR , Seriousresearcher13 Report

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    Ancient clay amphorae lined up against a stone wall, showcasing historical pottery not learned in school. TIL that in Ancient Rome, citizens and soldiers drank an average of 100 gallons (~450 litres) of wine per year

    NeverTouchMyHair , Commonists Report

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