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TIL that fish eggs can survive after passing through a waterfowl's digestive system. This provides a good explanation of how fish can populate closed bodies of water like lakes

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XEjEX TIL Godman is a colloquial term used in India for a type of charismatic guru that is often raised to a demigod-like figure by their cult following, high-profile presence, ability to attract attention and support from millions, and paranormal powers to heal, to predict, to influence, and read minds.
ZXDY TIL No, we’re not in danger of running out of helium, but once our reserves are depleted the cost of extracting it from natural gas will be so exorbitant that a single party balloon would likely cost anywhere from $100 to $170.
Z8eGQ TIL the early YouTube hit "Charlie Bit My Finger" was found on Osama Bin Laden's computer by the CIA after his death
PY4Vn TIL California sea otters blow air into their fur to keep them afloat and insulated. This is possible because of their amazingly thick and intricate fur that traps the air bubbles as they blow onto it.
b9rAZ TIL: The "Canadian beer is stronger" idea is a misnomer. The U.S.A. used to use ABW (weight), whereas Canada used ABV (volume). This lead to a difference in labeled alcohol content despite the two being fundamentally the same.