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TIL Warm blooded animals go into hibernation during winter while cold blooded animals go into brumation

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Z8PDv TIL The world's first surgery performed with the use of augmented reality was successfully completed at the Sant'Orsola polyclinic in Bologna.
9L9B TIL That a bear fought in the Polish Army in WW2. He carried shells to the frontline and was taught to salute.
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