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TIL that there is a family in Turkey with a gene mutation that renders them unable to walk upright and speak properly. Scientists think that their DNA holds the key to explaining how humans evolved from apes 4 million years ago.

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AD6mw TIL that many Chinese soldiers that came into contact with protestors at Tiananmen Square refused to open fire on civilians. One official even refused to obey orders by pretending he didn't receive any messages. There was even infighting between the various units over violence against civilians.
9YRAm TIL that the NFL football team the Miami Dolphins have a name pronunciation guide to help fans pronounce some of the more difficult names on their roster. Like "Tua Tagovailoa" and "Noah Igbinoghene"
0wMOy TIL: Paper airplanes were not created to mimic real airplanes. They predate them.
XENAj TIL that American woman have the biggest boobs in the world.
QJAPp TIL Santa was skinny for most of his existence. In 1863, cartoonist Thomas Nast began drawing him with a huge stomach. Both the skinny and fat versions of Santa existed into the 1930's, when Coca Cola used a fat Santa in their advertisings, forever cementing that image in pop culture.