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TIL that dragon fruit grow on cacti

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pX9A TIL that Nazi scientists tried to reverse-engineer extinct animals through selective breeding, such as the Aurochs and Wisent, as part of their effort to “restore” a primeval Germany.
rdRx TIL there is a “Fruit Salad Tree” which can grow up to 6 different types of fruit.
epMJn TIL that the "microwave-safe" label on plastic containers only means they won't melt or warp, and doesn't guarantee that chemicals won't leach into your food when heated
GA5OE TilL about Peter Hagendorf a German mercenary who fought during the 30 years war and kept a diary. In it he casually describes the death of several of his children being assaulted and robbed by peasants and abducting women.
nePD9 TIL Canada's Northwest Territories launched a process in 1996 to find a new name. They dropped the matter when "Bob" emerged as a frontrunner.