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TIL: Keira Knightley was meant to be named "Kira", after the Russian ice skater, Kira Ivanova, but her mother misspelt the name when she went to register her

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yQpQp TIL we basically drink the same wine as ancient Romans. Researchers found grape growers managed to keep modern grape DNA extremely consistent and similar to ancient varieties. While this kept flavors consistent, researchers worry grapes are genetically at-risk to environmental changes.
4X4B6 TIL snails have blue blood due to the lack of iron, they used copper instead to transport oxygen.
apXJ TIL more unfortunate facts about Detroit. 1/3 of Detroit is either vacant or derelict, 47% of the residents are functionally illiterate, less than half of residents over 16 are employed, and 40% of the street lights do not work.
PYRWZ TIL Bangladesh is the most populous country to not win an Olympic medal with a population of 170 Million. Whereas San Marino is the least populous country to win an Olympic medal with a population of only 34 Thousand.
wLMg7 TIL That, "it is entirely possible for dogs and cats to survive and thrive on vegetarian diets". The diets must be nutritionally balanced (i.e. include synthetic taurine and adequate protein).