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TIL the word's oldest head of state is Cameroon's President Paul Biya, who has been in office since 1982 and is seeking another seven-year term. He is 92.

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AoBl TIL a Soviet scientist, that pioneered artificial insemination, attempted to create human-chimpanzee hybrids by injected human sperm into female chimps. After failing, he had plans to inject ape sperm into human females, but was arrested and stopped in 1930.
8aPE8 TIL Archaeologists are able to follow Lewis and Clarks trail across America by looking for their Mercury laden poop.
6EdKW TIL that in 1972 the equal rights amendment was passed in the U.S. Senate but was never ratified by the 38 required states and has been waiting for the required number for 46 years.
WkLNN TIL People with high IQs tend to appreciate dark humor more.
oRR48 TIL the original 'Friday the 13th' movie, now considered a horror classic, was nominated for a Razzie for 'Worst Picture' when it came out in 1980.