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TIL that modern humans and neanderthals interbred, and as a result, all non-Africans carry between one and four percent Neanderthal DNA.

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d17r TIL that housing a prisoner in California now costs more than a year at Harvard or $75,560, which is $2,000 above tuition, fees, room and board, and other expenses to attend Harvard.
wo6D6 TIL that a full-time banker played at the 2010 World Cup. New Zealand's Andrew Barron featured as a substitute in their match against Italy, becoming the first non-professional footballer to participate in the tournament
jNyQn Today I learned there is a global population of 50 endemic Marsican brown bears in the Abbruzzo region, Italy. Despite conservation efforts, the critically endangered population continues to dwindle.
J1DxB TIL that forty years passed from the date of Jesus' crucifixion before any written account of his life and teachings was put to paper.
e0j0L TIL that in 1919, boxer Harry Greb fought 45 times, in 21 cities, across eight different states. He fought against top Middleweight contenders, Light Heavyweights, and heavyweights that year, including 10 fights against Hall of Famers. He won all 45 fights.