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TIL People with many moles have longer telomeres and are more likely to live longer

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e07Dg TIL Shirley Temple (yes, the iconic child star) served as ambassador to Czechoslovakia.
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lZwV TIL of Washoe, a chimpanzee who was taught sign language. When one of her trainers returned after a while away Washoe was initially dismissive of her, but when the trainer signed “My baby died”, Washoe signed “cry” and mimmicked a tear running down her face.
1ajEW TIL An Elephant’s penis is prehensile. It can be used as a tripod for stability when standing on two legs, swat away flies, and scratch itches on their stomach.
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