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TIL that the United States Government gave Indiana University one million dollars to study memes

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16apr TIL unlike poison, snake venom is generally not effective when swallowed, since venom is meant to go directly into the bloodstream to cause damage. (Please do not drink snake venom)
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Brdme TIL the size of a lion’s mane is tied to hormone production and fertility, and a larger, thicker mane will attract more females. If a lion is neutered, its mane will fall out.
OA6g TIL that there’s a phobia called “Panphobia” which is the fear of EVERYTHING. It is said to be caused by ‘a vague and persistent dread of some unknown evil".
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