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TIL: Rats will forgo heroin and methamphetamine in favor of spending time with another rat.

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Egexd TIL about the Book of Enoch, three non-canonical books of Jewish and Christian scripture that are estimated to date around 300 BCE. It apparently explained the origins of fallen angels, demons, and the Nephilim. It is only considered canon by Haymanot Jews and two Orthodox Tewahedo Churches.
Y47d TIL that every year on 21 June, the BBC World Service makes a special broadcast to an audience of just 44 isolated Antarctic researchers, to celebrate midwinter.
78Q77 TIL Crash test dummies cost $1million
VB0rQ TIL that an American POW in World War 2 was questioned about US atomic bombs after the bombing of Hiroshima. He told them he didn't know anything about that, but when they threatened to kill them, he "revealed" they had hundreds and that Tokyo and Kyoto were next.
W7oOA TIL A Gun Battle Ensued Between Army Rangers and Gang Members in the US