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TIL almost half of Human DNA was introduced into our cells by Viruses.

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dD4O9 TIL FDR died in the middle of posing for this portrait.
N70kN TIL that Canadians Citizens/Passport holders do not require a visa for visits/trips under 90 days to The Netherlands, another show of gratitude for Canada's aid during WW2.
R7QB7 TIL about Jimmy the Crow who appeared in over 1,000 features from the ‘30s through the ‘50s. He was trained in an assortment of tricks, such as typing, opening letters, and even riding a tiny motorcycle. Jimmy Stewart said he was the “smartest actor” on the set of It’s A Wonderful Life.
XEByR TIL that some trees accumulate toxic levels of heavy metals in their tissues as a form of defense
joEj TIL that US senators sought to ban ‘Mr. Smith Goes to Washington’ from theaters for “[making] the Senate look like a bunch of crooks”