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TIL 99.9% of calico cats are female due to the X chromosome.

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gVGy TIL the “Nigerian Prince” scam is deliberately crafted with an outlandish premise and using poor english, because by sending an email that repels all but the most gullible the scammer gets the most promising marks to self-select, reducing “false positive” responses and increasing profitability
rRP9M TIL of Alec Cabacungan, the spokesperson for Shriners Childrens Hospital for the last 6 years, has Brittle Bone Disease. He has broken over 60 bones in his lifetime. He is an 18yo college freshmen, plays wheelchair basketball, interviews athletes and has appeared on sports shows such as NBA on TNT.
wLvwE TIL In 1999, Yeltsin signed a union treaty with Russia and Belarus. The agreement commits the two former Soviet states to merging into a confederal state
9jPB TIL the term “Hippie” is derived from the term “Hipster,” which described jazz fans in the 1940’s. Hipsters were known for pot smoking and sarcasm.
D8XJ TIL Will Smith turned down the role of Neo in The Matrix because he was unsure about the ambitious special effects. Nicholas Cage, Val Kilmer, and Brad Pitt also turned down the role. The Wachowski’s wanted Johnny Depp but the studio pushed for Keanu Reeves.