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TIL that Evolution of grass led to the evolution of humans

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7rBjL TIL if, in the interest of aviation safety, a pilot reports an incident that occurred due to their mistake or error, they are give immunity from any repercussions to incident
DQPEv TIL the "ALS Icebucket Challenge" actually raised enough money to create treatments for the disease (that work). It wasn't just a social media trend that went nowhere.
KOK6B Today I learned that Orca will lay on their side at night to watch the Northern Lights
WkoAA TIL that in 1667 the Dutch were given the rich, nutmeg producing island of Run in the Pacific by the British. In return the British were given a swampy backwater island: Manhatten.
WkxG9 TIL that honeybees can identify male drones born of incest and will eat them alive once they hatch