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TIL that the Asian Weaver ant is consumed as a delicacy in Thailand.

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N7466 TIL No Y chromosome genes from neanderthals exist, suggesting that all human-neanderthal hybrids were female. The leading theory is that the Y Neanderthal chromosome triggered immune responses, causing miscarriages.
aKw9 TIL Humans have more brain cells in their guts than cats have in their head
QMl9 TIL: Being awarded with one of the five orders of knighthood by the pope, allows you to enter the Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome by horse
KDJB TIL Schizophrenics can tickle themselves
oB898 TIL that “The Emperor’s New Groove” initially started out as an epic animated musical set during the Inca empire titled “Kingdom of the Sun” with songs written by Sting. However the project was completely redone after studio executives wanted it to be more funny and less serious.