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TIL alcoholic fermentation doesn't just happen in yeast, it also takes place in in some species of fish, like goldfish.

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ADXal TIL Herding dogs, like border collies and Australian cattle dogs, are very intelligent. They also have very strong working instincts, which may compel them to “work” at home by herding family members or other animals. This behavior may include chasing, nipping and barking.
x6XN1 TIL odor sensitivity correlates positively with sexual experience: Participants with high olfactory sensitivity reported higher pleasantness of sexual activities.
Wo74 TIL the name Vanessa was invented by writer Jonathan Swift in 1713 as a nickname for his lover Esther Vanhomrigh.
b91j7 TIL Jason Segel's nickname in highschool was Dr. Dunk because he won a slam dunk contest
Z8Pwo TIL that Matt Stutzmann- a man without arms- holds the record in archery for the farthest accurate shot under FITA conditions. The shot is on 283.47 m (930.04 ft)!