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PYVxg TIL that our fingerprints are formed by things such as pressure, while we form within the womb. So although monozygotic twins are nearly genetically identical, as they develop as two separate fetuses the “environmental” impact creates different patterns on their fingers.
XEWwk TIL Netherlands is the World's 2nd largest food exporter after the USA (which is around 270 times larger in area) The Dutch Farmers produce crops 'sustainably' with low usage of water/pesticides. The usage of Antibiotics for poultry & livestock has also decreased significantly since the last decade
YpyOv Today I learned that this seemingly-simple piece of art sold for $66,000,000.00.
mxwXp TIL that in UK sign language, the sign for Scotland is bagpipes, which is a sound a deaf person wouldn't hear. I got this because I watched a briefing from 10 Downing Street.
QvyL TIL China had plans for the 2008 Olympics to utilize 30 airplanes, 4,000 rocket launchers, and 7,000 anti-aircraft guns with various chemicals in an attempt to stop rain.