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TIL that ants have domesticated some species of butterfly

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KYJrJ TIL that Roman concrete has lasted for millennia due to its unique ingredients. Unlike modern concrete, which can weaken over time, Roman concrete was made with volcanic ash, lime, and seawater. This mix actually helped it strengthen over the centuries and resist cracking.
VMMJ4 TIL Elvis Presley asked president Nixon for a badge from the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs - which he was given and therefore basically made him an undercover DEA agent
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