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TIL that there is no known written documentation of the food dish known as “fajitas” prior to 1971.

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OOLL TIL that out of 262 Blue Angels pilots, 26 have been killed during training or show accidents, giving the job a 10% fatality rate.
gMdEW TIL about Alana Saarinen, the girl with three biological parents. Alana’s nuclear DNA is from her mother and father, with mitochondrial DNA from another woman. This procedure has now been banned due to safety and ethical concerns.
4Xpk5 TIL Your pup can pick up on subtle changes in your scent, which can help him figure out how you are feeling — such as by smelling your perspiration when you become nervous or fearful. It’s also likely how dogs can detect certain diseases or know that a household member is pregnantIn
oBMdE TIL some people’s eye color can change based on their mood
xZNk TIL that the current existing nuclear waste can power the world for 72 years