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TIL That mosquitoes actually serve a real purpose (other than being a nuisance) as pollinators.

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0d5XL TIL that the demand for Ozempic is so great that it has boosted Denmark's entire economy
6Wpw TIL there is a place in Iran known as the Valley of Genitalia, where statues representing female breasts and male genitals date from 1000ad to 70 years ago.
ZpWgo TIL about Cordyceps mushrooms, which turn insects into "zombies"! These fungi take over insects' bodies and release spores. Used in traditional medicine for energy and immunity, they’re also a delicacy in Chinese cuisine, added in soups and teas. Despite their creepy backstory, they're safe to eat.
PYNaJ TIL of Reverend Isaac Simmons, an African-American man in Mississippi who was killed in 1944 by a white mob of 6 men who wanted his land of 270 acres Simmons and his family had owned for over 50 years. Simmons was dragged from his home, shot 3 times, and the mob cut his tongue out as well.
ANaaa TIL Shift work is associated with cognitive decline. Shift work throws of the circadian rhythm which causes hormonal irregularities and various neurobehavioural issues. Decline was seen in processing speed, working memory, psychomotor vigilance, cognitive control, and visual attention.