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TIL that human foot is home to more than 200 different types of fungi

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GyaG TIL a moose’s antlers improve their hearing by 19%, indicating that the palm of moose antlers may serve as an effective parabolic reflector
XBwX TIL that if you ever want to see what type of seeds birds in a certain area are eating, look at what plant and tree species are growing in fencelines, as birds will often perch on fences and excrete undigested seeds.