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TIL that Evolution of grass led to the evolution of humans

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MeQaW TIL People used to sleep indoors in ornate boxes called “box beds” or “lit close” to protect themselves from wolves, stay warm, and have some privacy.
nB99 TIL that on January 3, 2005 FOX made a reality show named “Who’s Your Daddy?”. It starts with an orphan that is introduced to eight men and tries to figure out which one really is her father. If she’s right, she wins the cash prize. If she’s wrong, the “dad” who’s conned her takes the money.
yoWa TIL that the Oceanic and Continental Poles of Inaccessibility are almost identical in distance measurements.
Qjo6 TIL that actor and olympic gold medallist Johnny Weissmuller, best known for his portrayal of Tarzan, had requested the famous “Tarzan yell” he invented to be played three times at his funeral.
8djZ TIL cyanide had no effect on Rasputin in the first murder attempt because cyanide sprinkled over cakes converted to harmless ammonia