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TIL that the kangaroo rat does not need to drink water to survive. Instead, they rely heavily on the water metabolized from the seeds they eat.

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MeBV TIL That 7 of the top 10 richest congress members are democrats.
rN7ky TIL that mantis shrimp have the most complex eyes in the animal kingdom. They have 16 types of photoreceptor cells, compared to humans’ three, allowing them to see an incredible range of colors and polarized light. Researchers are studying their vision to improve cancer detection technology.
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