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TIL that squirrel monkeys have been found to persistently self-administer Δ⁹-THC, also known as Marijuana, at doses comparable to humans in multiple studies

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ADVOl TIL rice provides about 20% of all human calories worldwide.
X0AvP TIL that Gatorade is similar in composition to a medical rehydration solution.
GA7DQ TIL that the Honeydew was introduced to China by American Vice President Henry A. Wallace, who donated melon seeds to the locals while visiting in the 1940s. As a result of Wallace's introduction of the crop, in China the melon is sometimes called "the Wallace".
XER6Q TIL there is a group of human mutant who are virtually resistant to HIV infection. They have a mutation called CCR5-Δ32 which make their T-Cells impervious to HIV
a8kX9 TIL the Texarkana post office and federal courthouse is the only federal building to straddle two states, sitting on the border of Texas and Arkansas.