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TIL that Australia, despite being home to the most venomous spiders, snakes, and marine animals in the world, has one of the highest life expectancies globally.

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Oo8m6 TIL humans are 99.9% genetically similar to other humans; 96% genetically similar to chimpanzees; 90% genetically similar to cats; 85% genetically similar to mice; 80% genetically similar to cows; 61% genetically similar to chickens; and 60% genetically similar to bananas.
LQrpd TIL Terminal lucidity is an unexpected, brief period of clarity or energy in individuals who have been very ill or in a state of decline. It’s a phenomenon that has been observed in people with various terminal conditions.
YpoNZ TIL that in 1991, a prophet in Nigeria decided to reenact the bible story of Daniel in the lion's den, trusting God would protect him. It did not go the way he hoped.
W7eGd TIL postwar Warsaw, Poland was rebuilt using 18th century paintings.
4D96 TIL Canada does not allow Americans to enter their country with a DUI on record.