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TIL In WWII , scientists at the Vavilov Institute of Plant protected the seeds from the threats of cold, hungry residents of the besieged city, rats, and their own hunger. 28 of the botanists died of starvation, protecting their collection Today invaluably stored at the Svalbard Global Seed Vault

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4kaxw TIL that The Doors, in the space of just three-and-a-half years, managed to release 6 studio albums and one live recording. Jim Morrison’s sudden death in 1971 brought their brief but explosive run to an end, making their achievements in such a short period even more impressive.
D1Ngg TIL flushing cat poop kills sea otters by infecting them with toxoplasmosis
J1NYV TIL about Anton syndrome is a rare condition in which an individual becomes blind but is unaware of this fact. This is because the brain generates visual images that are perceived as real, leading the individual to believe that they can see.
WkYmA TIL The Allman Brothers Band funded Jimmy Carter $800,000 to his nearly broke presidential campaign, without the donations he likely would not have won.
78pdM TIL about “The Apple Wassail”, an ancient Pagan ritual that holds origin to modern caroling.