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TIL that Rutger Hauer died in 2019 and the character he played in Blade Runner (1982), Roy Batty also died in the year 2019.

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mx6mo TIL that Red Wolves are a critically endangered species with only 35 left in the wild!
47la TIL Dogs have slits on the outside of each nostril, which allow him to exhale without disturbing the scent particles in front of his nose. Breathing out the side slits helps release air while holding scent particles in the nostrils, so that a dog isn’t as likely to lose a scent
8k6X TIL the average American spends 33% of their waking hours listening to music
KObMB TIL the purpose of a bong is to immediately cool the smoke by passing it through water, resulting in a smoother toke.The water also filters out any ash that might otherwise blow into your mouth or airway.There’s also a certain amount of tar filtration that goes on. This is why the water turns brown
7rO8X TIL: Ben Cohen (one of the 2 founders of Ben & Jerry's) has severe anosmia, a lack of a sense of smell or taste, and so relied on "mouth feel" and texture to provide variety in his diet. This led to the company's trademark chunks being mixed in with their ice cream.