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TIL An alligator’s immune system can fight HIV.

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GYKEg TIL In 2015, Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield released the first ever album recorded entirely in space, named Space Sessions: Songs from a Tin Can.
yxyl TIL several ancient cultures believed in the existence of a race of dog headed men called “Cynocephaly”.
Zp0OQ TIL about the East German Balloon Escape, where 8 people successfully escaped East Germany in a homemade hot air balloon
xnYB TIL Scatman John’s 1994 hit came after a long jazz piano career, non-vocal due to a debilitating stutter. He later saw scatting as purposeful stuttering to be used w/ his lyrics to remove shame. He went on to hit #1 in 14 countries, 32 Platinum & Golds, & break world records for music sales @53 y.o.
6edJ TIL that platform shoes have been around since the 15th century, and were called Chopines. Some exceeded 20 inches, and the wearer typically required a servant to help balance.