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TIL ageism is self fulfilling

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YnmB TIL that some lizards will do ‘pushups’ if they are spotted, advertising to the predator just how strong and healthy they are - that pursuing them is just not energetically profitable.
rNlNy TIL starfish (and relatives) are hydraulic and push pressurized water around inside their bodies to control their "feet"/move around
KOkQJ TIL: Over 1,000,000 wills in the United States list a dog as the primary beneficiary. A German Shepherd who inherited his owner's money was able to pass $375 million onto his puppies.
ANDW7 TIL the Irish government developed a plan for an invasion and occupation of Northern Ireland in 1970, during the Troubles.
GA5pQ TIL What “would” means.