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TIL nutrient laden sand from the Sahara desert travels more than 3,000 miles to fertilize soil in the Amazon. It is one of the leading reasons for the extreme biodiversity of the region.

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AX4l TIL the “cheerleader effect”, the theory that girls look more attractive in groups, is scientifically proven
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