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TIL that in Argentina, orangutans are granted human-like rights

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v188K TIL a half male/half female Cardinal was spotted in Pennsylvania. Most gynandromorphs are infertile, but this one has a chance of reproducing as the left side is female; (as in most birds, only the left ovary is functional). He/she was always in the company of a male Cardinal.
AGL7 TIL In 526 there was a worldwide dust cloud that blocked out the sun for an entire year. It resulted in widespread famine and disease. More than 80% of Scandinavia and China starved to death, 30% of Europe died and empires fell. The cause is unknown.
Eg9Qp TIL In a bid to reverse the declining popularity of Greyhound racing in the UK during the 1930's, they imported and attempted to train Cheetah's to race
Brakd TIL That when Vigoo Mortensen filmed his last scene in LOTR, the stunt crew all gathered together to perform a Haka as a farwell and sign of respect.
xVNaB TIL that a "Masterpiece" isn't necessarily an artists best ever work. It has it's origin in a master craftsman's show piece for acceptance into a guild, later adopted by apprentice artists as their show piece for their Masters Degree, allowing them to study further - and get better at their craft.