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TIL that there are birds called "boobies"

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4kL9g TIL about Alice in wonderland syndrome. A neurological condition in which one’s perception of their body image, time, or space is distorted. AIWS may also cause hallucinations, sensory distortion, and an altered sense of velocity.
KOpnw TIL USA only country in the world that where Olympic athletes are not government funded or sponsored
6Y8l TIL the surgery masks that the Chinese began wearing to protect themselves from the polluted air has now become a fashionable accessory. Designer face masks with different details and mascots have become a big hit in the country.
rRjXW TIL that axolotls are basically real life pokemon that can morph into salamanders when exposed to excessive levels of iodine
8aMeL TIL Trees talk to each other using a 'wood wide net' of fungus. They can trade resources, sabotage others or nurture their seedlings, and warn each other certain dangers.