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TIL it is hypothesized that early humans extensively cannibalized due to a genetic marker found in nearly every human which protects against brain diseases spread by cannibalism

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9wgy7 TIL that the § symbol is called a section sign. It is used as a shortener for sections and to refer to specific sections to a document, and more frequently used in legal code. e.g : "In accord with §12.4 of the terms and condition [...]"
7opp TIL in 1999, James Saville was arrested and charged with plotting to kill Maricopa County sheriff Joe Arpaio with a pipe bomb. Saville was acquitted four years later when it was discovered that Arpaio’s detectives had purchased the bomb parts themselves and framed Saville in a publicity stunt.
GMm7 TIL that popular holiday plants poinsettias, mistletoe, and holly can cause health issues for cats if ingested.
yVnkw TIL that the actress who played "the Unknown" in Willy's chocolate experience was asked by London Dungeons to reprise her role at their attraction.
VMEn8 TIL In 1859, a man imported 24 rabbits to Australia. In under 70 years, the populaton grew to 10 billion.