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TIL cats respond to baby talk, but only if it's coming from their owner

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oZgE TIL that it has been proven Calcium is not as good for your bones as Vitamin K. Contrary to popular belief, milk is not the best thing for your bones; aovocado, peaches and bananas are much better.
grWRX TIL there are actually three Lunar Roving Vehicles parked on the moon. These were left behind from the final three Apollo missions - 15, 16 and 17 (Aug 1971, Apr 1972 and Dec 1972 respectively). For the last 50 years, I have believed only one LRV was ever taken to the moon.
J1vll TIL that there were all metal lighter-than-airships built and operated and that ZMC-2 was the most successful, completing over 750 flights.
6Vnw TIL: The world record for alcohol consumption is by Andre the Giant, who drank 156 beers in one sitting (over 73 litres/16 gallons).
wZYP TIL That auctioneers talk fast to basically hypnotize you into buying things.