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TIL that mistletow is actually a parasitic plant that often kills trees by consuming it's nutrients.

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7rDer TIL 10% of the US population have an IQ less than 83. This means there is nothing for 10% of the population can do that isn't counterproductive for society.
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6WOm TIL in 1998 Iran was prepared to invade Afghanistan and oust the Taliban from power. Talks with the United States persuaded Iran not to.
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