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TIL termites are being researched as a possible renewable energy source as they can produce up to 2 litres of hydrogen from ingesting a single sheet of paper, making them one of the planet’s most efficient bioreactors.

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VMedD TIL there are no such thing as "Alpha Wolf". A scientist named L.David Mech wrote a book which popularized this term ,only to found out he made a mistake and the dominant wolves were just the parent of the pack.
weWE TIL that a female Prada Japan executive was demoted, then fired for being ‘Ugly’ and bringing 'Negative energy to the company’ when she complained. A Japanese court found the company’s actions acceptable. The case is now at the United Nations.
oPNL TIL in 1990 Donald Trump threatened to sue the stock broker firm Janney Montgomery Scott after an analyst made negative comments regarding the financial prospects of the Taj Mahal. The analyst was fired, refusing to withdraw the statement. The Taj Mahal declared bankruptcy later that same year.
KOgWJ TIL that Frankie Muniz has suffered two strokes, has suffered significant memory loss, including losing memories from his childhood acting days.
rNWZM TIL that Former U.S. Senator and Actor George Murphy is the only United States Senator represented by a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.