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TIL that cats teeth have a “blood groove” that prevents suction when they bite. This allows them to pull out and bite again more quickly.

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woOyJ TIL: Scientists discovered that the venom of the Latrodectus mactans variety of black widow spiders killed children and the elderly, but among young men it caused prolonged erections and involuntary ejaculations. Researchers have been studying the venom for use in male virility pills.
M7Rna TIL that the first confession elicited from a suspect with the famous Reid Technique -- still used during police interrogations throughout the U.S. -- was later discovered to be completely false, and led to a $500K settlement for wrongful conviction.
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