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TIL Dentists are still allowed to use cocaine as an anesthetic.

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Z8V5p TIL a Curaçao woman rescued a flamingo that crashed into a window, nursing it back to health, and after realizing she couldn't release it back to the wild, made it an ambassador for his species, visiting schools with her to teach children about island wildlife and the importance of conservation.
R5MY9 TIL that one of the most quoted lines from Star Trek: The Original Series is “Beam me up, Scotty." It’s been used in merchandise, commercials and other media influenced by the show. Ironically, this exact quote has never actually been said in any Star Trek episode or movie.
J7jk TIL during the filming of Snow Buddies (an Air Bud spinoff) 5 puppies died.
wDmP TIL that dolphins have been known to masturbate by wrapping their penises with live wriggling eels.
691eZ TIL that altitude can reduce the sensitivity of your taste buds, which means foods may taste less salty or sweet at elevation