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oMvY TIL that Jamaican fishermen are able to navigate their boats through dangerous coral reefs in the darkness of a moonless night because of the improved night vision gained by ingesting cannabis.
D1N6Y TIL there's a zoo in the Philippines that will let patrons get a massage by Burmese Pythons. The massage consist of a person lying down while they're covered by four Pythons. One of the rule visitors must follow is to not shout as Pythons could get hostile when they feel the vibrations.
691nY TIL a study found that 25% of Labrador retrievers and 66% of flat-coated retrievers possess a genetic mutation that can lead to weight gain; dogs with the gene face the "double whammy" of constant hunger while burning fewer calories. The Labrador has the highest levels of obesity among dog breeds.
Z8PXY TIL - Tony Hawk Performed 50 Tricks in Celebration of Turning 50. The 50 tricks were among the 100+ tricks that he created since he started skating in '77.
DQ9Rv TIL there are only 15 trademarked scents in the U.S., Play-Doh being one of them.