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TIL: scorpians are arachnids, those coming from Egypt have special proteins that allow themselves to glow in UV blacklight

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jN85N TIL that in 1998, Pres. Bill C. read a novel about a mad scientist who spread a virus in NYC. Concerned about this risk, he established the Strategic National Stockpile, which contains billions of dollars in medical supplies (many being used now ).
VMdGk TIL Lyrebirds are nature's masters of mimicry and are capable of imitating almost anything, even chainsaws and building sites.
M7KrW TIL that from 1928 to 2016, no Republican won the presidency without Richard Nixon or a Bush on the ticket
VBGaZ TIL about the Academy Juvenile award, an Oscar that was given until 1961 to performers under 18 years old for their contributions to film. The trophy was half the size of the standard Oscar trophy and had such honorees as Shirley Temple, Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney.
R1Yw TIL that Claudius, a roman from a noble family, had severe disabilities and survived the assassination of his family because nobody thought he was a threat. Claudius became the Emperor after the death of Caligula, began the conquest of Britain, and is widely regarded as a great ruler of Ancient Rome