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TIL In 2000, Taliban leader Mohammed Omar banned opium production in Afghanistan, effectively removing 70% of the world’s heroin supply.

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OGy5g TIL that because of the US Airways aircraft incident on the Hudson River (portrayed in the movie "Sully") 70,000 Canada geese have been intentionally killed in 17 different locations around New York City to prevent further complications with flights.
m1rOx TIL that bees survived the heat and noxious gases of a volcanic explosion by sealing the entrance to their hive and living on stored honey while living under the ash from the explosion.
6EQQQ TIL seagulls will pluck the eyes from baby seals to prevent them from seeking help making it easier to eat them.
r901 TIL That Rather Than Use CGI, Tim Burton Had 40 Squirrels Trained to Crack Nuts for Charlie & The Chocolate Factory
nWn7Y TIL that poultry legs are called drumsticks because they were given this nickname when ancient musical drumsticks looked like a turkey leg.