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TIL that rattlesnakes can form "friendships", and being in the presence of their friend reduces their stress.

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16A1O TIL about the Castle Bravo nuclear test in the Marshall Islands. The explosion was twice as big as expected, causing radiation burns and sickness to residents of nearby islands. They never received compensation by the US government.
EYO0 TIL if you turned the Rubik’s cube once every second it would take you 1400 trillion years to go through all the configurations. If you had started this project during the Big Bang, you still wouldn’t be done yet.
QJWZM TIL around 80% of rabbits purchased as Easter gifts are abandoned and end up in shelters or dying in the wild. Pet rabbits can live for 10-12 years, and aren't a good impulsive gift for children.
nbNW TIL the Olsen twins are not identical twins, but rather fraternal twins who look identical
Y79JG TIL there exists an anime version of The Wizard of Oz that covers several of the original L. Frank Baum books.