Article created by: Indrė Lukošiūtė

As we move through life, we consistently gather new knowledge to grow and learn as human beings. Although there may be a few specific areas we aim to know very well, building a broader understanding of the world is just as important. It allows us to put forward exciting ideas, connect the dots, and see new patterns we would have missed otherwise. And it’s plenty of fun too!

Thankfully, with the digital world at our fingertips, exploring delicious and intriguing bits of information has never been easier. So it’s time for the newest batch of facts from the well-known corner on Reddit, the 'Today I Learned' online group. Time and again, curious 28 million members of this community exceed everyone’s expectations by passing along the cool trivia they recently found out themselves.

To celebrate infinite knowledge and the never-ending desire to learn something new, we’ve gathered some of the most captivating facts the group has shared on the page. Continue scrolling and upvote the ones you may not have known about! And if you’re in the mood to expand your mental horizons even further, check out Bored Panda’s previous pieces filled with TIL goodness here, here, and right here.

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Fossilized fish embedded in rock, illustrating today I learned facts about the past and lifelong learning. TIL of Mary Anning, who discovered, with her brother, the first ichthyosaur fossil at age 12. She would go on to discover many more fossils and revolutionize the science of paleontology. However, due to being a woman in the early 1800s, she rarely received full credit for her discoveries

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    Silhouette of a flying figure surrounded by glowing stars, illustrating today I learned facts about learning new skills. TIL fairy dust was not mentioned in the original version of Peter Pan, but the author added it as a neccessity to enable the children to fly because "so many children tried [to fly] from their beds and needed surgical attention."

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    Close-up of microscope lenses focusing on a slide, symbolizing discovery and 'Today I Learned' facts about learning. TIL; In 1846, Joesph Leidy was the first person to solve a crime using a microscope. A famer claimed the blood on his clothes was chicken blood. Joseph Leidy showed that it was not chicken blood using a microscope

    A_Bruised_Reed , Ed Uthman Report

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    Hand holding smartphone showing music app with earbuds in the background, symbolizing learning with tech today. TIL that listening to your favorite music for just 15 minutes a day lowers stress levels, anxiety, sadness and a depressed mood

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    Red Wells Fargo sign outdoors with horses and carriage illustration, symbolizing learning new facts and knowledge growth. TIL Wells Fargo was forced by the feds to rehire a whistleblower employee that reported fraud, and pay him $5.4 million in damages

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    Fighter jet parked on runway with people nearby illustrating facts that prove it’s never too late to learn new things TIL in July of 2021 a British plane spotter noticed sparks coming off an F-15E Strike Eagle's engine after it took off from RAF Lakenheath. He called the base's switchboard to alert the base and the plane returned safely. The pilot publicly thanked him and gave him his insignia patch

    Bigred2989- , Tomás Del Coro Report

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    Modern glass skyscraper reflecting clouds against a blue sky, symbolizing growth and the power of learning new facts. TIL the design of a skyscraper in London was melting cars and setting buildings on fire. It’s curvilinear shape was causing the problem: The south-facing exterior wall was covered in reflective glass, and because it's concave, it focuses the sun's rays onto a small area

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    Group of military recruits in uniform marching in formation, illustrating teamwork and learning new skills. TIL of Jacklyn H. Lucas. 3 years after joining the Marines at age 14, he snuck onto a ship bound for Iwo Jima, stormed the beach without a rifle and threw himself on top of 2 grenades to protect his team. He survived and earned the Medal of Honor at age 17

    calvins48 , VirtKitty Report

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    White FBI police van parked on a city street under trees, illustrating facts about learning and personal growth today. TIL that an FBI informant secretly wore a wire to breakfast with a city official suspected of bribery, and met the suspect at the WTC Marriott. In the middle of getting a confession, the informant ends up making what is believed to be the only uninterrupted audio recording of the Sept. 11 attack

    spiritelk25 , m01229 Report

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    Night sky with stars and a comet, illustrating the theme of discovery and new learning facts. TIL the asteroid impact that caused the dinosaur extinction set 70% of the world's forests on fire, caused tsunamis that rose to a height of 300ft (100m), and ejected 25 trillion metric tons of debris into the atmosphere that reduced sunlight by up to 90% for a decade

    vienna95 , Chris Henry Report

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    Black and white photo of six men, emphasizing today I learned facts about it’s never too late to learn something new. TIL that the most requested funeral song in England is by Monty Python

    Still-Finger1880 , BBC Report

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    Two men working with wood outdoors among trees, illustrating that it’s never too late to learn something new. TIL that the British had a POW camp called Trent park during WWII. They would take axis prisoners of war and let them live in luxury, while secretly bugging the house. The program gave the allies lots of intel, such as the location of a V2 rocket facility

    YEETAWAYLOL , Leonard J Matthews Report

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    Passengers seated inside a city bus with yellow poles, illustrating everyday learning moments during daily commutes. TIL Darius McCollum, a New Yorker diagnosed with Asperger syndrome, has been arrested over 30 times for impersonating transit employees, stealing trains and buses, and driving their routes - complete with making safety announcements and passenger stops

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    Close-up of beekeeper’s gloved hand inspecting honeycomb frame covered with bees, highlighting today I learned facts. TIL The "alarm chemical" released by bees to make the hive attack (Isopropyl Acetate) is the same favouring we use to make banana flavoured sweets, meaning bees can become hostile around those sweets

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    A person dressed as Batman in a dark, industrial setting, symbolizing it’s never too late to learn something new. TIL that Batman's suit, arsenal of awesome gadgets, and secret identity were not created by Bob Kane. Gotham City was not even created by him. All these creations belong to Bill Finger, who died penniless while Kane did everything he could to suppress Finger’s involvement in creating the character

    TheAnimatedBat , serge_k Report

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    #16

    A small bonsai tree in a shallow pot on a wooden surface, symbolizing patience and lifelong learning. TIL: A bonsaï tree is not a species of tree. It's just a regular tree. Bonsai is a method of growing trees which aims to create an image of a large mature tree but in miniature

    Matelot_Pierrot , tegethoff Report

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    Marble bust of an ancient bearded man symbolizing timeless wisdom and the value of learning new facts today. TIL that Pythagoras of The Pythagoras Theorem was a cult leader who claimed he could speak with animals, time travel and had an extreme hatred for Fava Beans

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    Close-up of a green beetle on forest floor, illustrating interesting today I learned facts about nature and discovery. TIL Tiger beetles run so fast they temporarily blind themselves. When moving at up to 120 body lengths per second, their environment becomes a blur as their eyes can't gather enough light to form an image

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    Airplane flying through colorful clouds symbolizing today I learned facts about it never being too late to learn new things. TIL that the disappearance of D. B. Cooper remains the only unsolved air piracy case in commerical aviation history

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    Person wearing a beige hat and blue shirt sitting outdoors, reflecting on today I learned facts about learning new skills. TIL the iconic Australian hat is bent up on one side to allow the armed forces maneuver rifles on and off their shoulders without hitting the brim

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    Person wearing black white and orange sneakers sitting outdoors in an urban setting illustrating learning new facts TIL after basketball player Zion Williamson's foot ripped through his Nike shoe during a game, causing him to slip and sprain his knee, Nike's stock valuation dropped $1.1 Billion the next day

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    Close-up of a blue Volkswagen vehicle badge and details, illustrating facts that prove it’s never too late to learn something new. TIL In 1948 Ford Motor Company was offered to take over Volkswagen for free. They turned down the offer. Volkswagen is now the second largest car manufacturer in the world

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    Three people rowing a small boat on calm water near houses surrounded by trees, symbolizing lifelong learning facts. TIL that Bermuda has no natural water source. Each house collects rainwater using white, stepped roofs

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    Creamy yogurt in a glass bowl with a spoon demonstrating a simple fact about it being never too late to learn new things. TIL Commercially produced Mayonnaise has a high enough acidity that bacteria growth associated with food-borne illnesses is slowed and the product doesn’t need to be refrigerated

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    Visitors exploring a large castle under clear sky, illustrating facts that prove it’s never too late to learn something new. TIL Disney World is legally allowed to build a nuclear plant in Florida under a 1960s law

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    #26

    Vintage portable radio cassette player on a wooden table next to a potted plant symbolizing learning and discovery. TIL people downloaded computer games over the radio in the 80s

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    Black and white portrait of Abraham Lincoln symbolizing inspiration for learning new facts today I learned. TIL that Ford's Theatre refuses to perform the play which Abraham Lincoln was watching when he was [taken away]

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