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TIL Grizzly bears' muscles suffer no atrophy despite months of inactivity in hibernation; scientists discovered that non-essential amino acids (NEAAs) regulated by particular grizzly bear muscle proteins allowed muscle growth during inactivity.

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ayOL TIL the word “dumpster” started out as a brand name, like kleenex, velcro, etc.
W84B TIL In a 2012 interview with TheWrap, Morgan Freeman explained his religious views as follows: “It’s a hard question because as I said at the start, I think we invented God. So if I believe in God, and I do, it’s because I think I’m God.”
GY1vG TIL that Texas, New York and California all have economies bigger than Russia’s.
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OGjVX TIL Henry, a Cardinal and Grand Inquisitor of the Catholic Church unexpectedly inherited the throne of Portugal when he was 65 years old. He petitioned the Pope to release him from his vows so he can marry and produce an heir, but his request was refused