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TIL the earliest of all prehistoric whales was a three foot long, fifty pound, dog-like creature that lived entirely on land. Its lineage is a case study as an entirely terrestrial mammal evolving into an entirely aquatic lifestyle.

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BrZ0k TIL that contrary to common misconception, hunters and gatherers are mostly well fed, rather than starving.
GYMGG TIL that a toxin in bee venom called melittin may prevent HIV. Melittin can kill HIV by poking holes into the virus's protective envelope. Bee stings may also ease pain caused by rheumatoid arthritis. Scientists found that molecules in bee venom increase your body's level of glucocorticoid, an anti-
v99B TIL that Robert De Niro snapped at his wife at a Manhattan bar that he “wouldn’t have to keep making shitty movies” if she didn’t spend all his money.
v1kn4 Today I learned about Time Crystals, discrete crystals that have a structure that repeats in time, causing them to resist entropy.
0AJL TIL David Kaczynski, the Unabomber’s brother, received a $1 Million reward from the FBI for tipping off authorities of his brother’s involvement. After paying off his legal expenses, he donated most the money to the victims.