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TIL European rabbits are our most destructive invasive species in Australia. They impact over 300 threatened native species and even boost the number of predators like cats and foxes.

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6mEw TIL in 1993, The Barbie Liberation Organization challenged gender stereotypes by switching the voice boxes of hundreds of Barbie and G.I. Joe dolls and ‘reverse shoplifting’ them back into stores. Barbies would yell, “Eat lead, Cobra!” while G.I. Joes would ask, “Want to go shopping?”.
NXvE1 TIL because of the 1994 Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act, dietary supplements in the US don't need to be approved for safety, don't need to disclose side effects, and don't even need to contain listed ingredients
BrNod TIL Dave Chappelle was offered the role of Bubba in Forrest Gump, but turned it down because he thought the role would be demeaning and the movie would bomb.
OQrg TIL that in one WWII battle, German soldiers fought alongside the Allies to defend an Austrian castle.
Y8kW TIL the word “huh” used to express confusion is the most universal sound humans make. It is prevalent in virtually every area, language, culture, and nationality.