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TIL that not all mosquitoes bite people to suck your blood.

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jN0nQ TIL That the White Tailed Deer, generally considered to be herbivorous, have been caught on camera slurping baby birds out of their nests like candy and munching on human bones.
695G7 TIL That the concrete used by the ancient romans has self healing properties, can last thousands of years and can make construction more environmentally sustainable
J1QaB TIL that contrary to popular belief, having shorter hair doesn't prevent, nor remove hair lice as the bugs attach themselves to the scalp, rather than the hair follicles.
Kg4 TIL that Richard Harris was afraid of his career being remembered for his role as Professor Dumbledore, but took the part because his granddaughter threatened never to speak to him again.
loM8N TIL just before Live Aid, Freddie Mercury was told by his doctor not to do the show because of some vocal trouble. He of course, ignored it, and went on to deliver a 20 minutes show that, according to a BBC poll, is the greatest live performance of all time.