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TIL: Phil Seddon, is a zoologist and former chair of the De Extinction Task Force, which determines which animals can ethically be brought back without harming the ecosystem. Through advances in cloning and with evolutionary molecular biologist Dr. Beth Shapiro, it is close to fruition.

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vJGK TIL One of parents’ biggest fears is that their child’s Halloween candy is poisoned or contains razor blades. In reality, this fear is almost entirely unfounded. There are only two known cases of poisoning, and both involved relatives, according to LiveScience.
Brjvr TIL that when Glacier National Park, Montana, was named the around 80 glaciers in the park made the name an obvious choice. Today there are fewer than 30 glaciers left. With the number getting smaller and smaller.
78VZX TIL a lactating Virgin Mary supposedly reanimated and shot her milk across a room and into a man's mouth or eyes. There are multiple holy paintings of that "miracle."
Ep5x TIL after the release of Die Another Day, Pierce Brosnan was approached by a man in a Dublin bar who asked to shake his hand. He complied and then cracked up when the man said, “That’s the closest my hand will ever get to Halle Berry’s ass.”
5Ar TIL Sobhuza II was the king of Swaziland for 82 years and 9 months which is the longest documented monarchical reign. He had 70 wives, 210 children, and over 1000 grandchildren.