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TIL one of the drugs to treat Valium dependency is… Valium.

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GYvv5 TIL the rhinoceros viper is found in the forests of West and Central Africa. This colorful and nocturnal viper is considered to be one of the most venomous snakes in Africa, producing both a neurotoxic as well as hemotoxic venom, although very few cases of human envenomation have ever been reported.
0vnL TIL a man named chito nursed and crocodile back to health and they were best friends for over 20 years. They swam together, played together and the croc never once harmed chito. Sadly Pocho the croc died a few years ago
Gmrj TIL Human eyes have unusually small irises, which may help social communication by allowing people to see where others are looking
nW0Jb TIL You're three times more likely to die going to work or from work related accidents than by going to war, according to study.
Mexpa TIL Nancy Holten, a Dutch vegan and animal rights activist, applied for a Swiss passport but her application was rejected because the locals found her too annoying. Holten had campaigned against the use of cowbells in the village and her actions annoyed the locals.