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TIL a species of frog in the vicinity of the Chernobyl nuclear plant has changed colour from green to black

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ZZJG TIL Eleven well reported medical studies show cigarette smoking actually LOWERS Alzheimer’s risk. However, 10 years later, it comes to light Every study was done by scientists with UNDECLARED connections to the tobacco industry.
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78aO TIL the blind get a 50% discount on TV licenses in the UK
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