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TIL the achilles tendon on an ape is short or non-existent whereas humans have long ones. Computer models suggest that energy stored in the tendon increases top running speed by over 80% and reduces energy consumption by more than 3/4

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a8jG9 TIL that lead(II) acetate has a sweet taste, and was historically used as an artificial sweetener. The Romans would boil unfiltered grape juice in lead pots to make a syrup used to sweeten wine and fruit. Like many other lead compounds, it is neurotoxic.
EgyDw TIL Tecumseh, a Shawnee chief, warrior, and diplomat created an intertribal confederacy named Prophetstown to secure a nation that would be given the same rights, respect, and freedom as Canada and America. He died fighting during the war of 1812 before his dream nation became a reality.
G0RG TIL A woman helped the police for years to track down a serial killer. She was working on a book detailing his grisly murders. But while writing it, the killer was suddenly caught. By pure coincidence, it was a close friend who she never could have suspected. His name was Ted Bundy.
yQGnp TIL that in 2007, the Scottish government spent £125,000 ($163,000) to devise a new national tourism slogan. The winning slogan ended up being "Welcome to Scotland".
X0vk8 TIL the reason you can’t go up in the Statue of Liberty’s torch is because of shrapnel from an explosion caused by Germans in 1916 to sabotage munitions for the Allied powers.