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TIL The tongue twister 'She Sells Seashells' is actually about Mary Anning, a geologist who in 1823 got people talking about extinction, geologic ages, and evolution 36 years before Charles Darwin wrote 'The Origin Of Species'. Darwin later wrote about Anning's accomplishments in 1856.

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Egxko TIL Rip was a stray dog adopted by an Air Raid Patrol in WW2. Although not trained for rescue work, he sniffed out over 100 victims trapped beneath buildings. He was awarded the Dickin medal for his work, which has been held partially responsible for prompting the training of search and rescue dogs.
1A8D TIL there is a nuclear waste repository under construction set to be completed in 2100 and then sealed shut intentionally for over 100,000 years. The crew has considered placing markers on the site with every major language to warn future generations not to drill into the bedrock.
wL7R6 TIL Foreign citizens applying to Russian universities are accepted into post-graduate and doctoral studies on the basis of international agreements and intergovernmental agreements. Foreign citizens without knowledge of the Russian language are enrolled in preparatory one-year course
Y7MWB TIL ant queens can live up to 30 years!
9YNRX TIL U.S.P.S, FedEx and UPS have tipping regulatuions. U.S.P.S A non-monetary gift under $20 is appropriate. FedEx drivers can receive tips and gifts, but they should not exceed $75. UPS prefers its drivers to receive gifts, rather than cash.