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TIL No Y chromosome genes from neanderthals exist, suggesting that all human-neanderthal hybrids were female. The leading theory is that the Y Neanderthal chromosome triggered immune responses, causing miscarriages.

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9wdgG TIL Saudi Culture Ministry bought a Leonardo Da Vinci painting for a world-record $450m at an auction in New York. Later, scientific evidence suggested that Da Vinci only made a contribution to the painting, and experts consider that the painting was more likely to have been the work of his studio
XER1D TIL that in 2012, a uk couple jokingly invited Queen Elizabeth II to their wedding. She stopped by and said hello
gnky TIL the word “Cunt” is far more offensive and rude in America than it is in Britain
XeaE TIL Black People Were Actually Placed in Zoos
MePBW TIL That "Coffee Milk", a sweet drink made with coffee syrup or extract and milk, is the official state drink of Rhode Island