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TIL that humans are the best on the planet when it comes to long distance running. We can outrun every other animal and run in conditions no other animals can run in.

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5YxLR TIL that Neem oil is a common pesticide that works by interrupting the reproductive cycle of insects when ingested. It affects the hormonal system of the insect, causing it to forget to eat and stop molting, mating, and laying eggs. And is 100% non toxic to humans.
V5l8 TIL Hong Kong has one of the world’s most efficient subway systems with a 99.9% on-time rate and the entire system is manage via an AI.
oRZxA TIL In an alcohol-induced blackout the subject is temporarily unable to form new long-term memories while relatively maintaining other skills such as talking or even driving.
0PdM TIL the best time of day to have your case tried before a judge is early morning, or right after lunch
OG8G7 TIL Hedgehogs belong to the order of Eulipotyphla which means "truly fat and blind"