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TIL Earth's oldest land ecosystem was spotted in South African rock cores

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g4k8 TIL World’s fastest talking man can articulate more than 500 words per minute and sings Michael Jackson’s BAD in 20 seconds.
rRaM0 TIL Honey is the only food that never expires. The same honey that was buried with the pharaohs in Egypt is still considered ‘edible’ by scientists.
j4Yn TIL that people who swear a lot tend to be more honest, loyal and upfront with their friends.
R5Vp1 TIL dolphins use coral mucus to treat their skin. As they are prone to skin ailment, they would rub their body against the coral before and after their sleep, like human skincare routines. The corals they prefer include bioactive metabolites that can be used for skin medication.
ggOX TIL you must have a BMI of 30 or less to adopt a child in Korea