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TIL that until as recently as 2013, isolated human genes could be patented by private entities. This allowed the entities to prevent related medical research or testing to be conducted.

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R7RNQ TIL the largest theft ever investigated by Quebec police was the "Great Maple Syrup Heist" in which 3,000 tonnes of maple syrup, worth $18.7 million, was extracted from 9,571 barrels and replaced with water.
1aDyd TIL Emotional support insects are a thing and got banned by American Airlines
jNRmv TIL the city of Nottingham, UK, named a tram after a locally born actress, Vicky McClure. On her maiden trip on the tram, she was ejected for fare evasion. Having been offered a free ride, she did not have a ticket.
wLakJ TIL that drinking caffeine-containing beverages doesn't cause fluid loss in excess of the volume ingested.
R8Dw TIL the U.S. pays Cuba monthly rent for Guantanamo but the checks are never cashed