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TIL that Kangaroos don’t Fart or Burp. Instead, the methane is converted into acetate, which is used to further generate energy

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M7MGW TIL: "Popcorn" is not simply a descriptive term, but also refers to a specific variety of corn which has the unique characteristic of being able to pop, while the other five varieties of corn do not have this capability.
d87 Today I learned cicadas have evolved 13 and 17 year breeding cycles, because prime integers rarely sync with other integers making it rare that they will breed in sync with predators.
R8W7 TIL When the Betty Crocker company was surprised that their new instant cake mix was not selling well, they changed the packaging/mixture to require eggs. Sales soon increased.
x6M5B TIL that in 1960 more U.S. homes had TVs than indoor plumbing
X0XPD TIL of mouth puffing, which is when patients continued to try mouth breathing during sleep even after their mouths had been taped shut