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TIL that ants belonging to the species Megaponera Analis rescue injured ants during battles

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xVA95 TIL the US military's Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) can project speech narrowly enough to be heard by a single person 300m away. American soldiers in Iraq used the device to speak directly to specific insurgents, claiming to be the voice of God and ordering their surrender
XEDpj TIL That sleeping under a weighted blanket can help reduce insomnia and anxiety
0MpM TIL: Exactly 53 years ago today, the USA used a drugged black bear named “Yogi” to test the first fighter pilot ejection seat at supersonic speeds.
rNnVo TIL Denim blue fabric (jeans) originated in the 17th century in Europe as a blend of French technology and Italian craftsmanship.
8eRvX TIL vanilla comes from an orchid