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TIL the wrinkling of fingers and toes when taking a bath is an involuntary reaction of the autonomic nervous system that increases the ability of hands and feet to grip wet environments.

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g5rD TIL there is an invasive giant snail invading Florida that causes meningitis, reproduces like rabbits, lives up to ten years and has a shell so strong it can pop your car tire if you run over it
QJJB9 Next time: Slow and steady.
6LlZ TIL that planetary scientist Eugene Shoemaker is the only human in history to have their ashes buried on the moon
GYer1 TIL that in the British Royal Family, Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle technically don't have their own names. Because of how titles and peerages are awarded and defined, they actually adopt their husband's name and title - making them Princess William and Princess Henry.
8oQa TIL baby hedgehogs are born spineless to prevent damaging their mother during the birthing process. Their spines appear within the first hours after birth.