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TIL cats are the number 1 killer of birds in Canada. It's estimated that keeping cats indoors could save 200 million birds each year, and cats have contributed to the extinction of 34 species of birds

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bmM7 TIL that there is evidence of early humans being killed and eaten by eagles
pk9G TIL that when a scientist attempted to blow the whistle on the FDA for approving an unsafe medical device, the FDA installed spyware to record his private emails and surfing activities, and then used the information to smear him and other whistleblowers.
5VgvR TIL That Andre The Giant Let Out A 16-Second Fart That Brought Production Of The Princess Bride To A Standstill
d8Ra7 TIL the Aztecs followed Spaniards around with incense burners when they came to the Americas. The Spaniards believed this to be a divine honour, however it was actually a necessity due to the wide gap in hygiene between the two peoples. The Aztec found their stench unbearable.
8aQjX TIL that Country Time is offering to pay All Lemonade Stand Fines / Permits