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TIL that in 2013 scientists were able to genetically modify rabbits to glow in the dark using jellyfish DNA

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kOp7 TIL Mr. Burns answers the phone using the phrase “ahoy hoy”. This was Alexander Graham Bell’s original intended greeting when answering the phone.
loONN TIL that Steve Irwin's father refused a state funeral for his son because in the words of his son, he was an "ordinary bloke".
Aaba TIL that Matt Stone and Trey Parker offer low-profile, non-speaking roles to celebrities and that George Clooney was offered the role of Stan’s dog. He accepted, voicing several very good barks. Jay Leno has also provided the meows for Cartman’s cat.
69ebw TIL The Mandalorian’s pauldrons have rivets on the top of the center ridge.
5YWmQ TIL the Philippine eagle, the national bird of the Philippines, is easily recognized by its shaggy, brown and white, mane-like crest. It is the only blue-eyed bird of prey in the world and has 8 times the visual acuity of humans. Females lay only one egg every two years. Its lifespan is ~60 years.