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TIL that 5-8% of the modern human genome came from ancient viruses.

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4Xgw TIL that with inflation, the original Star Wars made the equivalent of $1,428,519,200 today
LkgY9 TIL that x-ray analysis is commonly applied to ancient paintings in order to reveal corrections, underdrawings and even figures the artist wanted to hide, such as a hidden man in Picassos "Blue Room".
Y7JW TIL the worlds smallest hooved animals are mouse-sized deer that weigh as little as 1.5 lbs.
pXDZ TIL Howie Mandel was expelled from his high school for impersonating a member of the school board and signing a construction contract to make an addition to his school.
4k48g TIL in 1924 Gladys Ingle and the Black Cat Hollywood Daredevil stunt team were able to replace a plane’s wheel while in the air and film it.