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TIL the US signed a treaty in 1977 banning the use of weather modification techniques for warfare.

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Wk9WL TIL: When roosters open their beaks fully, their external auditory canals completely closed off. Basically, roosters have built in earplugs. This helps prevent them from damaging their hearing when they crow.
xVxyD TIL in 1714, 2 gunships fought for 14 hours, before one ran out of ammunition. The captain messaged his opponent, thanking him for a fine duel, and asking for more ammunition, so that the fight could continue. His opponent refused, but they then agreed to sail away in opposite directions.
0dMy1 TIL Most newborns cry for 45 minutes to two hours every day during the first six months of life because crying is the only way they communicate
J1r1j TIL dry cleaning is not dry at all. It still involves washing the clothes, but with a special liquid solvent instead of water
xVrak TIL a severe cough or excessive coughing can put extra pressure on the veins surrounding your anus, making them rupture.