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TIL-That the California Grizzly Bear on the state Flag is Extinct.

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GlpE TIL if you cut a bulldog ant in two, the two halves immediately get entranced in a fight to the death.
lGPK TIL that Greek women were only allowed to practice medicine after a woman disguised as a man was so good at obstetrics/gynaecology that “he” was accused of gaining clients through seducing women. She proved herself innocent of this alleged crime by flashing the court.
X0eDE TIL that roughly 90% of normal matter exists in the "empty" space between galaxies, with the remaining 10% existing in galaxies, stars, planets, etc.
VB5nk TIL If you've believed in good faith for at least five years that you're a Swiss citizen and local authorities have treated you as such, you can apply for simplified naturalisation.
6NYX TIL on February 15, 1933, the Mayor of Chicago was shot by an Assassin who was instead aiming at President FDR. The Mayors reportedly said on the way to the hospital, where he later died: “I’m glad it was me and not you, Mr. President”