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TIL there exists an animal that can photosynthesize called the Leaf Sheep

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Z8RKv TIL McDonald's buys a lot of apples. As of 2016, McDonald's sold more than 10% of all sliced apples in the US. At its core, the apple industry resurgence over the last decade can be traced, at least in part, to McDonald's.
R5vA6 TIL of the plant Hydnora africana. It has no roots, leaves or chlorophyll and, apart from its flower, lives entirely underground.
JYXB TIL - Al Pacino turned down the role of Han Solo in Star Wars. (Big listing of roles actors turned down)
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YYG7 TIL that the Islamic “Assassins” stuck into Saladin’s tent and left a death threat and piece of cake on his chest as he was sleeping. He then made a peace deal.