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TIL Some species of hermaphroditic flatworm engage in a violent "penis fencing" ritual when mating. The winner of which stabs the other with its sharp tip and inseminates the loser.

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KxvJ TIL since sound can travel through water better than it can air, the potential number of decibels is greatly increased. LFA Sonar used by ships and submarines is the loudest man made noise, reaching 200+ decibels. Marine biologists believe that sea creatures may beach themselves to escape the noise.
a8pKL TIL my TV remote works with my PS5 streaming services. In my case automatically.
JY7lB TIL about ''Göbekli Tepe'' The first temple on earth, predating Stonehenge by 6,000 years.
WkYbd TIL that Frederic Pryor [Bridge of Spies] was never consulted by producers about his experiences in the 1962 prisoner exchange and went to see the movie with his family. Afterwards, when pressed by other moviegoers why he thought the movie was ‘good but inaccurate’ he responded “I’m Frederic Pryor”
rRrwe TIL Mayonnaise is the most frequently purchased condiment in the US, beating ketchup by $1.2 billion annual revenue.