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TIL that giant sequoias actually depend on forest fires to reproduce, due to their cones being serotinous and needing fire for them to dry out, open, and release their seeds.

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m4eY TIL that according to Hindu mythology, the first avatar of Vishnu was a fish, the second a turtle, the third a boar, the fourth a half man-half lion and from fifth to ninth, human. The tenth avatar will come in the future and destroy the world.
8areL TIL what to do if you come across a baby bird in the wild. It's normal for fledglings to be on the ground, move them to a safe location (in the bushes, etc) close to where they are only if necessary. Their parents are nearby. Misguidedly "rescuing" them often leads to their death. Call wildlife line
d8nwQ TIL that a Guard Llama is a real thing, not a joke. They are used in the Western USA by ranchers to guard livestock.
9wM5p TIL the original draft of the film "Being John Malkovich" had nothing to do with the actor himself. Upon being pitched the film, New Line Cinema founder Robert Shaye asked "Why the fuck can't it be called 'Being Tom Cruise?", a question that John Malkovich also asked.
Me9LK TIL the first auto race was held in 1894, from Paris to Rouen, France. The winner had an average speed of 10.2 miles per hour.