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TIL in africa giant rodents are being trained to help detect and combat wildlife trafficking.

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QJvya TIL: The pooping position is a vulnerable position for dogs. The feeling of being vulnerable is left over from their wild ancestor. By staring at you, your dog is making sure that you’re keeping watch for any potential baddies, and is watching your body language for signs of approaching danger
1kaD TIL that 30% of American adults use Facebook as their primary source of news
x6PJ0 TIL loons have their feet so far back on their body for swimming efficiency that they can barely walk on land, having to push themselves along on their bellies; they also can only take off from large bodies of water
neYYB TIL That Poll Taxes disenfranchised voters as late as 1964 when the 24th Amendment was finally ratified
xVOXD TIL that Darsheel Safary, the child artist of the film Taare Zameen Par, had to face a lot of opposition from his school that he would have to miss school for such a long period. Then Aamir khan actor of the film funded his studies as well as his educational expenses.