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TIL penguins are able to “refrigerate” the food in their stomach to make it last longer for their chicks.

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6NnZ TIL Emperor Constantine did not make the Roman Empire Christian. He only made it tolerate Christianity. He supported both Christianity AND Paganism.
dND8 TIL that eating and drinking in the chamber of the British parliament are both strictly prohibited. The sole exception is for the Chancellor of the Exchequer who is allowed an alcoholic drink when delivering the Budget statement.
ywlM TIL of a Black Sabbath tribute band that dresses up in McDonald’s character costumes and sing black sabbath songs with the lyrics changed to sing about food. They are called “Mac Sabbath”.
7XXp TIL In Greek mythology, the cornucopia is an enchanted severed goat’s horn, created by Zeus as a baby to produce a never-ending supply of whatever the owner desires.
OGjNe TIL of the Annecy shootings, where 3 members of a British family and a passing cyclist were shot to death in rural south-eastern France. Despite identification of the weapon, the perpetrator remains unknown, with investigations referencing the "sensitive" nature of the father's work as a motive.