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TIL there are only eight species of bear in the world.

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gM5Ay TIL Julius Caesar was "slut shamed" for an alleged sexual relationship with King Nicomedes Bithynia. Not because it was of a homosexual nature, but because Caesar was allegedly the receptive partner. The accusation may have been a political smear, but it bothered Caesar for the rest of his life.
XxaX TIL the Catholic Church designated Beavers and Capybaras as fish, allowed to be eaten during Lent, due to their aquatic nature.
4kr5X TIL Tonys Chocolonely bars are divided into uneven parts to symbolise the inequality in the cocoa industry, with some squares even being shaped into countries known to be exploited for cocoa
8ayNb TIL Punxsutawney Phil's accuracy at picking an early spring is lower than random chance. The National Centers for Environmental Information estimate his accuracy at 40%.
WVEN TIL breast implants were first tested on dogs