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TIL that dog fighting is still legal in some countries, such as Russia, Japan, Honduras, and Albania.

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R5a8a TIL that nematodes make up 80% of all life on earth, making the average number of legs per animal to be 0.1
WGyd TIL there is a mathematical formula that suggests that the emergence of life is inevitable
6Exxm TIL of the "stability-instability paradox": as nuclear deterrence makes large-scale conflict between two powerful states unthinkable, it paradoxically increases the frequency of small-scale/proxy conflicts, as neither side fears the other will want to escalate a small conflict into a large one.
9wdmp TIL Rats, gerbils, mice, birds, fish, monkeys, and chimpanzees all prefer making an effort to obtain their food over having it provided for free. Of all the studied animals, only cats did not display the behaviour, preferring to be served.
MeggK TIL of the Benjamin Franklin effect that causes people to like someone more after doing them a favor. When Franklin asked his rival for a rare book and returned it with a note of thanks, Franklin’s rival spoke to him with great civility and offered help, leading the two men to become good friends.