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TIL Rabbits produce a special nutrient-rich fecal pellet that they eat

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QJ9Oa TIL that sideburns are not so-named because they grow on the side of a man's face. They're named after Civil War General Ambrose Burnside, who was admired in his time for his distinctive facial hair, even though today we'd likely refer to his style of facial hair as mutton chops.
kJ7V5 TIL about "Mad hatters disease". It was caused by mercury poisoning, which was used by "hatters" in the hat making process. Symptoms included insomnia, shyness, tremors and more.
d4Nd TIL When you receive a kidney transplant, they leave in the existing kidneys and just add the new one.
J16Rm TIL that in 1935, New York City Mayor, Fiorello Laguardia, brought down a Mafia crime ring by banning baby artichokes for three days.
ne5BB TIL that on August 22, 1941, the Communist Law was introduced in Denmark. This law banned the Communist Party of Denmark and other communist parties and organisations