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TIL the FBI engaged in illegal spying of anybody in Puerto Rico with the slightest hint of pro independence sentiment

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0d70L TIL that there is a fungus that turns ants into 'zombies'! Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, also known as the 'zombie fungus', infects ants and controls their behavior, causing them to climb to high locations and bite onto a leaf before producing spores that can spread the fungus.
ROwj TIL, Dolphins in Brazil force fish towards fishermen, signal when nets should be thrown, then share the catch.
YLNB TIL it takes 4 litres of water to make a 1 litre plastic water bottle
gA19 TIL that if someone has debt and dies, their family does not have to pay it off. But some banks will try to get them to anyway in case they think they need to.
Wkmv4 TIL Denmark and Sweden holds the world record for most wars fought between two countries, with around 30 wars fought since the 15th century.