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TIL that a British zoo banned monkeys from eating bananas for health reasons

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J1AxQ TIL - about The Secret Army, a 1972 documentary film about the IRA. It is notable for its footage of IRA members and their activities at the height of The Troubles. The film disappeared after its making, and was not released.
b9eP7 TIL no one has ever summited K2 in Winter, making it one of the greatest mountaineering firsts that is still up for grabs
lo59K TIL that in 2015, the State of New York conducted DNA tests on popular supplements and found that in 4 out of 5 cases the pills contained nothing more than filler
9wMgr TIL mosquito's are unable to fly / feed in wind above 10mph which means if you have a fan outside you can enjoy the outdoors without being bitten! A simple solution which doesn't involve chemicals, sprays etc. Simply having decent wind will ensure you can entertain and most people appreciate a fan.
YkBP TIL in the midst of the misery of the Great Depression and Prohibition, FDR signed legislation permitting the sale of some alcoholic beverages saying, “I think this would be a good time for a beer.”