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TIL that avocados are toxic to pretty much everything but humans.

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4X5pJ TIL When a thoroughbred horse gives birth and dies, or doesn't produce milk, their foal is given to a 'Nurse Mare'. It's a horse that has been bred solely to be able to raise the expensive foal. The Nurse Mare's foal is destroyed or sold as meat.
m1wxx TIL some electric vehicles add idle creep to make their cars feel more comfortable to consumers.
l7nyA TIL: Hootie & the Blowfish had to pay $350k to Bob Dylan for using 'Tangled Up in Blue' & 'Idiot Wind' as lyrics in their tune 'Only Want to be with You'
oBgp8 TIL Rage Against The Machines first live performance was October 23, 1991 at Cal State Northridge. Still one of the greatest rock bands ever.
8avgL TIL that Officials in Aliso Viejo tried to ban Dihydrogen Monoxide before finding out it was just water.