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TIL praying mantises only have one ear. They are the only species of animals known to have only one ear.

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Bgard TIL that Earth-Moon Lagrange points have been targeted orbits for past satellite launches
py1Q TIL snails kill over 10,000 people a year. More than sharks, hippos, wolves, lions, and crocs combined
RMRl TIL new research suggests that dolphins are second only to humans in smarts
R7951 TIL in 2008 Foo Fighters held a Charity concert for the HIV-denialist group "Alive&Well". In private footage Grohl is seen with founder of the organization Christine Maggiore and Shiflett speaking in support of the Organization. Maggiore died in 2008 of suspected AIDS-related pneumonia.
R7WW8 TIL that Sean Connery was targeted by a gang in Edinburgh in the 1950s. 6 gang members followed him up to a 15-foot high balcony. He singlehandedly beat them up. He grabbed one by the throat and another by the biceps and cracked their heads together. After, they treated him with great respect.