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TIL that electric eel’s zap can transfer genes to nearby animals

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4AvN TIL in 1619 an American law required every household to grow hemp
QJl76 TIL In Ancient Rome, the working class would evacuate entire cities in acts of revolt called "Secessions of the Plebeians." After leaving the elite to fend for themselves, commercial transactions would stop, and workshops would have to close.
Mej1m TIL that the Fernandina giant tortoise, believed to be extinct for over 100 years, was spotted in the Galapagos last year.
R5n11 TIL Robin Williams improv was so good in FernGully the director tripled his character’s screen time for the final cut.
NnvJ TIL during the Islamic Golden Age scientists were paid the equivalent of what pro athletes are paid today.