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TIL that animal populations are growing in Chernobyl since humans left. Among them, a herd of Przewalski’s horses, the only truly wild horse in the world, introduced in 1998.

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loQPV TIL Pilsner beer is from the city of Pilsen, Czech Republic. The city has been brewing beer since 1295 AD and Pilsner is regarded as the world's first pale lager.
xvdD TIL that silverfish have an unusually adorable three-step mating ritual that closely mirrors the structure of standard romantic comedies.
Lk0lv TIL that due to the popularity of television shows such as Criminal Minds, the FBI has a FAQ that states that no job called “profiler” exists and that “despite some popular depictions...FBI Special Agents do not get “vibes” or experience “psychic flashes” while walking around fresh crime scenes.”
rNwBo TIL that in 2003, director David O. Russell put Christopher Nolan in a headlock after learning that Jude Law, who he wanted to cast, had decided to work with Nolan instead.
v1vOx TIL an Oscar Award give to Margaret O'Brien was stolen by her housekeeper and never recovered. Years later, two men at a flea auction paid $500 for it and returned it to her.