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TIL that echidnas don't have teeth. They have ridges of small, spike-like protrusions made of keratin on their tongues and the roofs of their mouths that help grind down their food

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N7r4E TIL that the scientists who first discovered the platypus thought it was fake. Although indigenous Aboriginal people already knew of the creature, European scientists assumed an egg-laying, duck-billed, beaver-tailed, otter-footed, venomous mammal had to be an elaborate hoax.
6EKPX TIL that the British Standards Institute produced a 5000+ word report on how to make a perfect cup of tea, including implements and equipment, ideal temperature and when to add milk.
dG8Q TIL Frank Zappa made a quilt composed entirely of panties that were thrown on stage. He did not wash them first.
MQxb TIL that the largest solar energy plant in the world may create a number of safety hazards once it is up and running. Critics have argued that it would be powerful enough to vaporize birds, blind drivers miles away, flip small airplanes, and attract Air Force heat-seeking missiles.
VerG TIL there is an insurance policy issued against Alien Abduction, which can be redeemed if the insured person can prove they were abducted by aliens and returned to Earth. Some companies even offer policies for alien pregnancy.