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TIL that humans can detect individuals that are blood-related kin through the sense of smell (Olfaction). This is thought to be an evolved defense against incest.

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0wGR5 TIL Humans are able to digest milk past childhood only because of a genetic mutuation. Only 40% of the World adults could digest milk properly. Rest are Lactose Intolerant or have reduced Lactose Tolerance after infancy.
ANpKl TIL that in 1991, U.S. Treasury Deputy Assistant Secretary Mike Basham learned that Salomon trader Paul Mozer had been submitting false bids in an attempt to purchase more treasury bonds than permitted by one buyer during the period between December 1990 and May 1991. Salomon was fined $190 million.
xVDO7 TIL that there is a bird called the Cream Coloured Woodpecker, also known as the Pikachu Bird. Males have the same colouration as Pikachu including the red cheeks. These birds are found in South America.
wjPP TIL Ben Franklin’s Proposal for Daylight Savings time was originally written as a joke.
b98GZ TIL that 10% of drinkers consume over 50% of the alcohol.