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TIL a mineraloid glass, Fulgurite, is created when lightning strikes sand - otherwise known as Petrified Lightning.

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5V1Rr TIL there are blood banks for dogs. Previously, veterinarians would have to rely on their own dogs or those of a client. Some dogs can also be universal donors, just like humans
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