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TIL that breast milk changes its composition based on the baby’s needs, even adjusting the antibodies it contains to help fight off illness.

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MPPB TIL when it was revealed that Richard Bachman was a pen name used by Stephen King, about the author blurbs on the books said that Bachman died suddenly of “cancer of the pseudonym, a rare form of schizonomia”.
growD TIL that the Cuban macaw was traded and hunted by Native Americans, and by Europeans after their arrival in the 15th century. Many individuals were brought to Europe as cagebirds, and 19 museum skins exist today. No modern skeletons are known, but a few subfossil remains have been found on Cuba.
VBmBk TIL the words 'young turks' in the song 'young turks' by Rod Stewart is slang for rebellious people.
oyMW TIL there’s an island in the pacific where many of the residents are completely color blind, only able to perceive black and white colors. However, they often take a psychedelic drug which allow them to perceive colored hallucinations.
6kKY TIL Rodney Mullen is considered the “Godfather” of modern street skating. He’s credited with inventing 37 tricks including the flatground ollie, the Kickflip, the Heelflip, and the 360 flip.