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TIL about Boanthropy is a psychological disorder in which a human believes themselves to be a cow.

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5V1Rr TIL there are blood banks for dogs. Previously, veterinarians would have to rely on their own dogs or those of a client. Some dogs can also be universal donors, just like humans
BrQye TIL Neil Armstrong planting the US flag on the moon did not claim the moon for the US because of the 1967 Outer Space Treaty that made the moon into a 'global commons'
Pl7V TIL that Icelanders overthrew their government in 2009, refused to bail out the banks and formed a citizens committee to rewrite the constitution to prevent corporate fraud.
gEVW TIL Police lights flash in such a way that your eyes/brain can never “get used to them”, so they’ll always be noticeable and catch your attention.
rRGO4 TIL the "Nigerian Prince scam" dates as far back as the 18th century. Using Nigeria for the scam only started around the '80 in Germany. The reason Nigeria is used is to te repel all but the most gullible people. Funfact: Nigerian scammers call their marks "Maga(s)"