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Today I Found Out 🧠

rats actually LAUGH when you tickle them...

and they come back for more

scientists proved this and it's adorable

here's what they discovered:

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November 11, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Today I Found Out 🧠

there's a town in Norway where it's ILLEGAL to die...

and the reason why will blow your mind

here's the story:

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October 26, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Today I Found Out 🧠

your fingerprints can be STOLEN from a photo...

and you're probably helping thieves do it right now

here's how scary this actually is:

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October 16, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Today I Found Out 🧠

your phone's airplane mode wasn't created for safety...

it was created to save the airlines money

here's the real reason:

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October 15, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Today I Found Out 🧠

you think octopuses are smart?

wait until you hear about their arms...

each arm has a MIND OF ITS OWN

here's how it works:

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October 14, 2025 at 3:58 PM
🧵 The Real-Life Fire Tornado of 1923 🔥🌪️

In 1923, Tokyo faced a nightmare few can imagine… a tornado made of fire. 🔥🌪️
It killed over 38,000 people in 15 minutes.
October 7, 2025 at 3:58 PM
🧵 The Tunguska Event 💥🌍

In 1908, a fireball exploded over Siberia with the force of 1,000 Hiroshima bombs. 💥
It leveled an entire forest, yet there was no crater.
October 5, 2025 at 12:24 AM
The Great Molasses Flood of 1919 🍯💥

In 1919, a tsunami of molasses rushed through Boston, killing 21 people and destroying buildings. 🍯💥
A molasses flood.
September 23, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Operation Paul Bunyan 🌲

In 1976, the US nearly went to war with North Korea… over a tree. 🌲
September 18, 2025 at 11:33 PM
The Antikythera Mechanism ⚙️

Over 2,000 years ago, the Greeks built the first computer. ⚙️
It’s called the Antikythera Mechanism.
September 16, 2025 at 2:59 PM
The Taos Hum 🎶

In Taos, New Mexico, some residents hear a low hum that never stops.
It’s called the Taos Hum, and no one knows what causes it. 🎶
September 16, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Napoleon vs the Rabbits 🐇

Napoleon Bonaparte once lost a battle… against rabbits. 🐇
September 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
There was once a land called Doggerland that connected Britain to mainland Europe. 🌊
Today it’s completely hidden under the North Sea.
September 13, 2025 at 8:45 PM
The Great Emu War of 1932 🦤💥
In 1932, Australia fought a “war” against… emus. Yes, giant flightless birds.
Spoiler: the humans lost 😁
September 7, 2025 at 2:54 AM
I've never questioned the fact that Donkey Kong is not a donkey. 🤔
May 23, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Today I Found Out Part #7: 💭

The Origin of the Phrase "Butterflies in Your Stomach"

Have you ever felt nervous or excited and described it as having "butterflies in your stomach"? Today, I found out about the charming origin of this phrase and the science behind that fluttery feeling. 🦋
November 28, 2024 at 10:28 PM
Today I Found Out Part #6: 💭

Why We Call Bad Dreams 'Nightmares' – A Spooky Tale from Folklore 👻

Ever woken up from a bad dream and wondered why we call it a "nightmare"? Today, I found out about the eerie origins of this word and how it evolved from ancient folklore to our modern language. 🌙
November 22, 2024 at 2:30 PM
Today I Found Out Part #5: 💭

Why We Call It a 'Salary' – A Salty Tale from Ancient Rome 📜

Why we refer to our earnings as a "salary"? Today, I found out about the intriguing history of this everyday word and its connection to one of the most essential substances in human history – salt. 🧂
November 21, 2024 at 3:09 AM
Today I Found Out Part #4:

Today I found out Why We Say 'Bite the Bullet'

Ever wondered where the phrase "bite the bullet" comes from and what it really means? Today, I found out about the origins of this common idiom and its fascinating connection to historical medical practices.
November 20, 2024 at 12:54 AM
Today I Found Out Part #3: 🧐

the Unique Naming of Austria in Arabic 🏛️

In Arabic, Austria is known as "النمسا" (pronounced "An-Nimsā"). At first glance, this name seems quite different from "Austria" or "Österreich." But, as with many things, the deeper you dig, the more interesting it gets.
November 18, 2024 at 9:48 PM
Today I Found Out Part #2 :

Just found out there’s a town in Poland that holds a 4th of July event where everyone pretends to be Americans. 🇺🇸

#TodayIFoundOut #poland #interestingfacts
November 17, 2024 at 7:49 PM
First post of “Today I found out” series

British Royal Family:

Members of the British royal family do not have an official last name.
The queen’s name is Elizabeth II. However, the family’s name is Windsor, which was changed from House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, which is of German origin.
November 15, 2024 at 7:34 AM
June 30, 1934 -- The Night of the Long Knives, Adolf Hitler's violent purge of his political rivals in Germany, takes place.

#facts #history #onthisday
June 30, 2024 at 11:46 PM
The side of planet Earth we aren't used to seeing. 🌎

#facts
June 29, 2024 at 5:26 PM