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TIL of the Higg's Bison, a hypothetical Bison species proposed based on unexpected gene sequences in ancient bones and supported by changes in cave painting depictions of bison.

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YXeW Today I learned that the great composer Karlheinz Stockhausen, claimed to be from the Sirius star system.
X0nRD TIL that the female vocals on Meat Loaf's "I'd do anything for love" were sung by Lorraine Crosby. She is not the woman in the music video and was only credited as Mrs. Loud in the album notes. She also never received any royalties since her part was recorded as supposed guide vocals.
QJaAX TIL there actually is something like a 'fat gene' for women. 1 in 10 women suffer from Pcos, an illness that can make you insulin resistant. It can also cause mental health issues and difficulty getting pregnant. Many women affected by Pcos don't even know they have it. There is no official cure.
9J47 TIL: As a Presidential candidate in 1968, Richard Nixon secretly sabotaged a peace deal in Vietnam. The war went on for 5 more years.
D1kNj TIL today (August 24) is International Strange Music Day, started by composer Patrick Grant, who believes “...it is always good to listen and play music that we are unfamiliar with. It keeps our ears and outlook fresh.”