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TIL female hyenas have eliminated rape by growing their reproductive organ into a pseudo penis that is impossible to penetrate without consent

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7r9Eb TIL hay bales can spontaneously combust if their moisture content exceeds 22%
MeVwb TIL that bees don't actually kill themselves Everytime they sting a mammal like ourselves, and can unscrew themselves without harm given enough time.
QJBgk TIL about the term “beauty work”, referring to the post production special effects that are used in movie, television, and music industries to make performers look younger and more attractive.
78J7b TIL that the Michelin Man is white is because rubber tires are naturally white. It wasn't until 1912 that companies started mixing carbon chemicals with the rubber to make black tires. This process is not an aesthetic change, but a structural one, making the tires stronger and durable.
9YlOQ TIL the Anal Sampling Mechanism is a reflex which detects the contents of the rectal vault and allows for voluntary flatulation to occur without unexpected voiding of feces.