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TIL Hyenas are phylogenetically closer to cats than to dogs

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jNV0Q TIL that scientists can remote-control rats by implanting electrodes in their brains, such that they get a rush of pleasure when they obey sent commands. Scientists can make them turn left or right, even climb objects. They are not forced to obey, they just want to because of the pleasure reward.
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