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TIL Honey bees are not native to North America.

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wLVpE TIL that Misophonia (also called "sound-rage" syndrome) is a condition in which strong negative emotions and physical reactions (e.g. sharp anger, aggression, pain) are triggered by specific, common sounds.
JYNOv TIL that in 2004, Scientology embarked on a top-secret project which involved finding a girlfriend for Tom Cruise.
b9MR4 TIL that the United States granted the Philippines independence in 1946.
OoLB7 TIL DNA produces electromagnetic signals. These signals can be transmitted electronically as WAV file. These signals can be re-emitted on distant pure water sample, where DNA can replicate through polymerase chain reaction (PCR) despite the absence of the original DNA in the new water sample.
Ypd4G TIL In 1967, Paul McCartney forgot his passport when travelling to France to shoot a music video. He told the agents, ‘You know who I am so why do you need to see a photograph of me in a passport?’ And was let through.