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TIL there are no KFCs in Tibet in part because the Dalai Lama wrote them a letter explaining how the mass slaughter of chickens violated Tibet’s traditional values.

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d8kKB TIL a species of mold grew at Chernobyl to feed on the gamma radiation it gives off
R74r9 TIL that an Indian tribe man was kept in prison for 54 years without facing any trial. Him not knowing any common language prevented him from communicating with the authorities. He was released in 2005, died in 2007
9Y6Ep TIL that if a flat worm’s head is cut off, not only does it regrow its head and brain, but the new brain contains all the memories of the old brain.
yVL1l TIL that Owls don’t have Eye “Balls” they have Eye “Tubes”. This is why they have to turn their whole heads instead of just their eyes.
QJKk TIL the USA flag used in the late 50’s was designed by a 17 year old kid for a school project, to which he got a B-. He submitted the flag to congress as a joke and they accepted it.