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TIL that it's currently pawpaw harvesting seasons in Michigan. Pawpaws are a delicate fruit that look like a mango and tastes like a banana.

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W71JN TIL while there are popular theories, no one really knows why earthworms come out of the ground when it rains. Originally thought that they rise because they can drown, this has been debunked as earthworms can survive in water for over 2 weeks. The #1 theory now is that they ascend to mate and feed.
R5KX9 TIL Gene Roddenberry's only appearance in Star Trek was as a ship's chef who told Captain Kirk that the turkey-shaped meatloaf in the galley ovens had turned into real turkeys.
0wjey TIL that moose have not been seen in New Zealand for 50 years, but DNA and other evidence suggest they might still be around
b9Dva TIL the surface of the Moon is actually dark, although compared to the night sky it appears very bright, with a reflectance just slightly higher than that of worn asphalt.
epPb TIL broccoli, parsley, brussel sprouts, and red bell peppers all contain more vitamin C per 100g serving than oranges. Chili peppers contain 400 percent more.