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TIL Humans can have 2 sets of DNA, from absorbing a twin or bone marrow transplants.

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7gQX TIL the SNES and Sega Genesis had unofficial online capabilities too, but the service was discontinued due to lack of demand.
EgK4p Til during late Cretaceous period seas and oceans covered at least 82% of Earth's surface, compared to 72% today.
XEPAj TIL the human Coronavirus causes approximately 15% of cases of the common cold
16vwD TIL there were various hippopotami-based deities over ancient Egyptian civilisation. Taweret protected birth and childrearing co-existed with Ipet, whose "white, dazzling, sweet milk" facilitated the afterlife. Later came Ammit to devour the unjust. All goddess hippos had pendulous human breasts
6E4ww TIL that humor is one of four core defense mechanisms classified as "mature." The three others are sublimation, altruism, and suppression. For this reason, individuals who have endured significant trauma often have a keen sense of a humor. In other words, the trauma adds a little spice.