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TIL that the testicles of bulls are crushed to prevent then from mating and reducing their aggression so their meat has beeter marbeling and they can be used as oxen for agricultural purposes.

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ZpjvB TIL about the Glorious Revolution of 1688 deposition of King James II by William of Orange and James' daughter Mary. Initially supported by the majority when he became King in 1685, his policies quickly eroded support and by 1688 the large resistance invited William and Mary to take the throne.
VMLQ0 TIL dessert stomach is a real thing, your gut expands upon contact with sugar and therefore makes room for dessert even after having the feeling of being full.
epWw6 TIL that in USA, Montana men are the tallest, they average 179.50 cm, and are on average, 4.3 cm, taller than Hawaii men who average 175.20 cm tall, and are the shortest.
D1Q6V TIL that one of the main engineers behind NASA's Challenger rocket, which exploded in 1986, revealed that after NASA would not heed his warnings against launching in the cold weather, he told his wife the night before the launch, "It's going to blow up."