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TIL that FDA requires prior notification of any foods being imported into the US and its Prior Import List has over 100 different species of edible insects and over 200 food products made from insects

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WkwA9 TIL bees not only sleep, but also take little bee naps on flowers
4k6a5 TIL Alice Hamilton was the first woman appointed to the Harvard University faculty in any field. During her years at Harvard (1919-1935), she never received a faculty promotion. She was excluded from social activities, could not enter the Harvard Union, or attend the Faculty Club.
PkrJ TIL that certain rare brain tumors can grow teeth
nW66o TIL Sasanian King Shapur II was the only ruler crowned in utero. The story goes that the was crown was placed upon his mother's womb while she was pregnant.
wLQZM TIL Eddie Vedder snuck backstage during Bad Religion's shows and ended up being a backup vocalist on their albums