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TIL An elephant's penis is not only 6 feet long, but prehensile. A male elephant can use his penis to swat flies, scratch his belly, to balance like a third leg, and even to grasp onto things. It even does all the work during intercourse.

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M7kp0 TIL That The US Army Medical Corps Logo Uses the Historically Incorrect 'Staff and Snake' Symbol. In Greek Mythology, A Staff With One Snake Represents Healing and Medicine, but the Two Snakes Version (which is used by the USAMC) is Actually a "Herald's Rod" That Represents Diplomacy and Commerce.
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neyVG TIL Lillies are very dangerous to cats especially those in the "daylily" and "truelily" family.
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