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TIL that Kangaroos hop because they can’t move their legs independently

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7rgGM TIL People generally become love addicts due to a past history of abandonment from their primary caregivers. Adult love addicts usually recognized as children that their most precious needs for validation, love and connection with one or both parents were not met. This affects their self-esteem
b6rMj TIL obesity results in more chronic health issues overall than smoking, drinking or poverty. While all of the listed issues harm health, it was found that obesity was linked to a wider array of chronic health issues.
w1x1 TIL - Meerkat sentries will climb just about anything to get a better view of their surroundings…including cameramen.
p8Xo4 TIL about the Windows XP wallpaper. The image is called "Bliss" and it's a supposedly unedited image of a hill found on the Los Carneros American Viticultural Area. The photographer, Charles O'Rear, says he took it on his way to visit his girlfriend. Eventually in 2000, he was contacted by Microsoft
JNr8 TIL Mr T stopped wearing his gold chains after Hurricane Katrina as he felt it would be insensitive to people who have lost their possessions.