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TIL Feral cats with a clipped ear are part of a Trap-Neuter-Return program

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axo0 TIL that “duckies” (“duckys”) was a medieval English slang term for a woman’s breasts, used by (among others) Henry VIII in letters to Anne Boleyn.
wvxJ TIL Lizzie Velásquez, age 27, is one of only three people in the world who suffer from the same unnamed genetic condition. Medically unable to gain weight (her highest weight was 64 lb/29 kg) and having 0% body fat, she must eat on average every 15-20 minutes (about 60 small meals per day).
bpG7 TIL That in 2006 Tom Hanks was inducted as an honorary member of the Army Ranger hall of Fame for his portrayal of Cpt. Miller in the film Saving Private Ryan.
mxenM TIL the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act of 2006 was intended to help the USPS be more competitive. The provision for funding in advance health benefits for retirees was added because the Bush White House threatened to veto the bill without it.
VGPB TIL that “creepy” really does just mean “unattractive.” It’s scientifically proven.