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TIL while a Cat’s purring mostly remains a mystery; researchers have observed that the tonal frequency of their inhale/exhale patterns are unchanged, & have been observed to be a cat’s attempt to heal itself or another bonded creature

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yQga TIL that though potatoes are native to the Americas, the majority of the world’s potatoes are grown in Asia, and that though soybeans are native to Asia, the majority of the world’s soybeans are grown in the Americas.
OGQWg TIL Frank Zappa told Alice Cooper to come audition for his record label at 7:00. Alice Cooper misunderstood and showed up at 7:00AM, which impressed Frank Zappa enough to sign them two three album deal.
9xlM TIL Microsoft filed a patent in 2011 for media DRM based on monitoring users with cameras connected to a video game console.
oRAX7 Today I learned that the green and yellow on the Brazilian flag correspond to a tribute to the royal houses of Portugal and Austria respectively. These colors appeared on the Brazilian Empire flag and remain on the current Brazilian flag.
oBQYL TIL that heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali and sportscaster Howard Cosell’s relationship extended well beyond great interviews. Cosell was among the first to call him by his adopted name, and vehemently supported Ali’s refusal to serve via the draft.