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TIL Hyenas are phylogenetically closer to cats than to dogs

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5Yxvn Today I learned that sign languages also have accents.
9Y9EB TIL Lauren Tom played both Connie and Minh in King of the Hill and both Amy Wong and Mrs. Wong in Futurama.
DR8v TIL in California, regardless of store policy, gift cards with a value less than $10 are redeemable in cash.
8aGpP TIL 'that when a male anglerfish finds a female, he will bite down and latch onto her body, where his tissues and circulatory systems will fuse with hers. In exchange for nutrients from the female, the male loses his eyes, fins, teeth, and most internal organs, only serving as a sperm bank for her.'
v1jLK TIL that the name Vanessa was invented by Jonathan Swift for Esther Vanhomrigh who was a longtime lover of his. The name was created by taking "Van" from Vanhomrigh and adding "Essa", a pet form of Esther.