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TIL that almost all all the commercially raised turkeys in the U.S. are the product of artificial insemination. Selective breeding has left male turkeys with such large breasts that they are unable to have sex.

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9wKMQ TIL that Philipinos speak hundreds of languages, the main one of which is Tapsilog!
eMv6 TIL that the only Japanese passenger on the RMS Titanic‍ ‘​s disastrous maiden voyage survived the ship’s sinking, but found himself condemned and ostracised by the Japanese public, press and government for his decision to save himself rather than go down with the ship.
neZaY TIL of a US Navy pilot in 1998 who flew too low against regulations, cutting a gondola's cable and killing 20 people. He and his crew were put on trial and found not guilty of involuntary manslaughter and negligent homicide
4XdVX TIL cougars are the largest cat to meow/purr. Large cats that roar are incapable of making these noises due to tough cartilage that prevents the larynx from vibrating.
neBWY TIL in 2004 Nasa discovered that Titan, a moon of Saturn has massive lakes of liquid methane. Titan is the only planet other than earth where lakes of liquid have been discovered.