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TIL ants herd and domesticate aphids, including ‘milking’ them for honeydew nectar, moving them to sweeter plants, and protecting them from ladybugs.

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ZNRG TIL that the world almost came to an end in 1983 when a malfunctioning Soviet satellite falsely reported multiple launches of American ICBMs to a Russian bunker. Citing a “funny feeling in my gut,” the bunker commander directly disobeyed military protocol by not ordering retaliatory strikes
yGQJ TIL That when coffee arrived in Europe in the 16th century, the clergy tried to ban it, and they labeled it Satanic. The Pope tasted it, declared it delicious, and suggested that it should be baptized.
gyxb TIL On New Year’s Eve 2014, 835 of 1000 police officers meant to be on duty in Rome phoned in sick.
YMw7 TIL Venus has Snow-Capped Mountains, but the “Snow” is Made of Metal
OGlBL TIL Uday Hussein murdered his father’s valet with an electric carving knife in front of guests at a party