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TIL that a study revealed that 20% of worker ants in colonies contribute nothing and are considered “Lazy Ants”.

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rdOy TIL Texas keeps track of all criminal convictions and whether those convicted had a concealed handgun licenses (CHL). CHL holders accounted for 0.1897% of the criminal convictions in 2012.
x9ew TIL that bacteria called actinomycetes cause ‘the smell of rain.’
oRjR TIL The Duke Lacrosse Accuser (Allegedly) Would Go On to Stab and Kill Her Boyfriend in 2011
4XGBo TIL The Herpes Virus is being used to treat Cancer. A modified form of Herpes is already FDA approved to treat melanoma.
MxN0 TIL that due to budget cuts, the Hubble telescope will eventually burn up in Earth’s atmosphere instead of being brought back and put on display