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TIL scientists in 2007 managed to resurrect an ancient retrovirus using virus DNA fragments embedded in the human genome.

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Bg75k TIL that some pine trees lose their needles in the fall, just like deciduous trees do. In the northern hemisphere, the Larch is the most common such tree.
l7JGB TIL that according to the CDC, you are 30,000 times more likely to experience a bathroom injury than to win the Mega Millions jackpot. The National Weather Service also reports that you are 250 times more likely to be struck by lightning than to win the lottery.
R7mp9 TIL In 1970s, before Studio Ghibli had been founded, Miyazaki wanted to make an animated version of Pippi Longstocking. He showed her many images but the author flatly refused. Miyazaki did end up using his material to create Panda! Go, Panda! (link to images of Pippi's preproduction in comments)
YpEpA TIL one prominent noble Japanese clan, the Hata Family (秦氏) claims direct descent from the Qin Dynasty in China (221-206 B.C.)
9YxEB TIL that only 10 to 20 percent of people receiving CPR in a hospital survive long enough to be discharged.