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TIL Lemons float, but limes sink

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xVkvg TIL because of laws passed in the 1970's to stop dishonest seed sellers in the UK and EU, thousands of historical plant varieties have been lost since only approved varieties are allowed to be sold.
OnG7 TIL every year, Halifax gives a giant christmas tree to the people of Boston in gratitude for Bostons help during Halifax explosion recovery
b66Wp TIL that a man had cancer, but the bizarre tumors didn't have human cells. It turns out he had tapeworms, and his tapeworm developed cancer that spread to him.
eXOk TIL that the Nuremberg Principals state that simply following the orders of your government does not excuse you from the consequences of violating international law
69dQ7 TIL Luffas grow on a vine on land! Not in the sea like I thought. It’s also edible before it gets to the scrubby spongy stage. TY to the little luffa farm in SLO. Side note it looks like a big cucumber at first.