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TIL Squirrels forget where they’ve hidden 50% of the nuts they bury resulting in the growth of thousands of trees annually

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GYVmG TIL of Nirmal Purja, a Nepalese professional Mountaineer and former Ghurka. He's currently attempting to summit the 14 tallest peaks in the world in 7 months. The previous record is just under 8 years. Only 1 month in, he's already reached the summits 6 of the peaks, including Everest.
RQR6 TIL Victorinox, the maker of the iconic Swiss Army knife, lost over 40% of its business after 9/11. The company refused to lay off any employees.
EJ6W TIL “Maple syrups” Mrs. Butterworth’s, Aunt Jemima and Log Cabin do NOT countain ANY Maple products. Flavour comes from corn syrup and caramel.
4LRX TIL There is a massive X-Ray generator called the “Z machine” in New Mexico. It has produced temperatures greater than 6 billion degrees Fahrenheit.
QNLbX TIL about how scientists taught monkeys the concept of money. Not long after, the first prostitute monkey appeared.