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TIL 8 % human DNA is made up of ancient viruses that used to infect us

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ddKj TIL: In 1979, a mummified steppe bison named Blue Babe was discovered in Alaska. While preparing the specimen for display, the research team decided to stew and eat part of the mummy’s neck to “celebrate the accomplishment”.
epe0g TIL one bad apple in a bunch will release ethylene, ruining all the other apples
D17Ej TIL Queen Elizabeth II was a big fan of Nintendo Wii. She saw her grandson playing and joined in. She was apparently a 'natural' at Wii Bowling.
XEXwr TIL, Mel Brooks wore a fake 6th finger to get his handprint in the sidewalk at Grauman's Chinese Theater.
4koAw TIL there were 3,723 fatal work-related falls to a lower level in the US between 2011-2016; 23.1% (862) were from 10 feet or less including 10.8% (402) that were from under 6 feet.