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TIL earthworms are hermaphrodites. Each carries male and female reproductive organs. When mating, two individual earthworms will exchange sperm and fertilize each other's eggs.

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ejk5 TIL that a gym call Eco Gym uses cardio equipment which harvests energy from the workouts of its members as a method to cut down on its energy bills. The savings are then passed back to the gym members, giving them an incentive to return for more regular exercise.
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