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TIL Charles Darwin waited 20 years to publish his theory on evolution because he was concerned about the public and ecclesiastical acceptance of his deeply radical idea.

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moXy TIL - Evolutionary psychologists suggest that rounded buttocks may have evolved as a desirable trait because they provide a visual indication of the woman’s youth and fertility. They signal the presence of estrogen and the presence of sufficient fat stores for pregnancy and lactation.
Ypp8x TIL negative symptoms (apathy, lack of drive,..) from schizophrenia are more debilitating than positive symptoms (hallucinations, delusions,..). They are also less treatable with medication.
Mx4a TIL that cucumbers, just like tomatoes, are, botanically speaking, considered fruits. Cucumbers are also usually more than 90% water.
Moam TIL Prophet Muhammad taught that cats are creatures to be cherished and loved. Also, His cat was called muezza.
78g6X TIL that in 2006, the movie Blazing Saddles was found to be "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant" by the Library of Congress. It has since been preserved in the National Film Registry.