› added 5 years ago

285

TIL a walnut-sized parrot brain contains more neurons than a lemon-sized monkey brain, and bird brains in general have much higher cognitive power per pound than mammal brains. Being called bird-brained should be a compliment, not an insult!

Read more futurity.org

via reddit.com

gMJm4 TIL a study found that people with Down syndrome die about 28 years younger than the general population, congenital heart anomalies and respiratory conditions are the leading causes of death
YxmP TIL Nearly every military operation the US has been involved in since World War II has been a joint operation with Canada. In many cases, Canada refused to officially support the conflicts, such as the War in Iraq, but continued to supply intelligence equipment and personnel.
JYGe4 TIL "larger crocodiles can go for over a year without eating a meal. In extreme situations, crocodiles appear to be able to shut down and live off their own tissue for a long period of time."
NX5oN TIL “Every year, tourists who come to the province of León at this time are surprised to read signs in the bars encouraging the killing of Jews. You don't have to worry, it's normal.”
oROOE TIL about the revolt of Boudicca, a British queen which, inspired by Arminius' victory at Teutoburg forest, attempted to led up to 300.000 troops against 10.000 Roman legionaries, the Britons were all slaughtered by the Romans which took precautionary measures to avoid an ambush like Teutoburg.