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TIL that Science says booger-eating and nose-picking is healthy. It turns out that snot is actually full of bacteria that helps your teeth, immune system, and overall health.

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xVrw1 Till vampire bats were placed on treadmills to observe their movements when not flying, it was discovered that they could gallop like a horse. It is believed they adapted in this way to move quickly between animals when feeding on their blood.
P9ye TIL When the battle of Stalingrad seemed lost for the Germans, Hitler expected his General, F. Paulus, to commit suicide. His response was: “I have no intention of shooting myself for this Bohemian corporal”. Paulus surrendered in Feb 2, 1943.
WkokB TIL that Coca-Cola never patented their "secret formula" because otherwise they would be required to disclose it to the public.
E1dbP TIL that your cousins’ children are your 1st cousins once removed, and that “once removed” simply refers to the one generation gap between you. Their children are thus your 1st cousins twice removed, etc.
ZpylB TIL African wild dogs use sneezes to cast their vote on whether they are ready to begin a hunt. Researchers noted a minimum number of sneezes required to rally the group, with sneezes from dominant individuals worth more than other dogs.