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TIL that Israel drops "warning bombs" on Gaza prior to dropping actual bombs.

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NXeYN TIL Nutmeg is a hallucinogen because it contains myristicin, a natural compound that has mind-altering effects if ingested in large doses.
woAWJ TIL the Chicago Cubs have a following in Belize, because in the early 80's the only channel in the country was a pirate feed of WGN.
Bg4LK TIL: The first computer virus, "Creeper," was created in 1971 as an experiment. It displayed the message, "I'M THE CREEPER: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN!" on infected systems. It was followed by the first antivirus, "Reaper," specifically designed to remove Creeper.
J1DNj TIL: Humans aren’t the only species that fights wars — two chimpanzee clans once fought a four-year war for territory
xVJrD TIL about Pfeilstörche, storks who appeared in Europe with arrows stuck in their bodies. The arrows were from African hunters, providing proof of migration.