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TIL that lichen found in Antarctica were placed in a mars-like environment for 34 days and adapted completely.

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KYlKE TIL that when Joss Whedon's internet musical miniseries "Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog" was released on DVD, it featured a commentary track that was also a musical, with entirely new songs performed by the cast and crew.
6ONZ TIL the #1 one killer of police officers is law enforcement suicide. Law enforcement suicide occurs 1.5 times more frequently compared to the general population.
KxOw TIL Starfish do not have blood. Instead they use seawater in their vascular system to circulate nutrients.
xOP5 TIL the movie poster for Django Unchained was designed by a fan and purchased by the studio at Tarantino’s request.
xMB TIL Nzinga of Matamba was a warrior queen who kept a harem of 60 men whom she dressed in women’s clothes