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TIL that many notable famines in history have actually stemmed not from a lack of food, but rather from bad ( or deliberate ) government policies.

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9RrM TIL of “Operation Unthinkable”. Winston Churchills plan to invade his Russian allies immediately after winning WW2. His plan was to enlist the help of the USA and the defeated German army.
o5YK TIL that a breed of Scorpion-Eating Mice Feel No Pain. Instead of causing pain, the scorpion venom blocks it, a fact that could lead to the development of new pain-blocking drugs for people.
XEZwk TIL about “sheep dipping,” a practice known in intelligence circles where a member of the Army is “officially discharged from service” as a part of their covert cover, while in secret, are still eligible for rank promotions and military benefits.
77xX TIL that the Xbox 360’s “Red Ring of Death” problem was so widespread that, in 2007, more than 30% of consoles failed. Repairs cost Microsoft $1.15 billion.
OGVmR TIL that a delicacy exists in Inuit culture called Urumiit, which is the feces of the ptarmigan bird