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TIL that according to scientists, all of the mosquitoes in the world could probably be killed off with minimal permanent ecological damage.

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Bgwak TIL that the origin of Halloween lies in in Celtic culture. It can be traced back 1000s of years to a cross-quarter day in the Celtic calendar that is halfway between the autumn equinox and the winter solstice. So when Irish people emigrated to North America, they took their tradition with them.
bwoN TIL that Canada still exports mass amounts of Asbestos to developing countries with no safety regulations, and prevents safety regulations being put into place
r6e TIL that Coke contains phosphoric acid to prevent vomiting due to overwhelming sweetness.
Yp7J7 TIL Leonardo Da Vinci's mother died of malaria
78RmX TIL the chirping sound pigeons make when they fly is actually caused by their wings.