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TIL in 2001 it cost $100million to sequence a genome - now it costs $1000

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ggpL TIL that a Seattle man trained to fight a wild 80 pound octopus, underwater, in it’s natural habitat, without any weapon or SCUBA gear. He won the fight and then ate the octopus.
v1jy7 TIL India’s “Go Air” airline only hires female flight attendants since they are lighter by weight, so they save up to $500,000 USD per year in fuel
OG8pL TIL about court dwarfs, who were owned and traded amongst people of the court, and delivered as gifts to fellow kings and queens. They were made to stand right next to the king/queen during public appearances and ceremonies to make them look much larger and visually enhanced their powerful position.
YpndW TIL a kidney can be purchased for $650 in Kenya and sold for $200,000 in South Africa.
0wrjR TIL that child beauty pageants are illegal in France to prevent the hyper-sexualization of young children. Punishment can be up to two years in prison.