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TIL human egg fertilization isn’t determined by the fastest sperm but rather the egg sending chemicals to attract particular sperm it chooses

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WXY4 TIL that in 2003 a Boeing 727 was stolen from an Angolan airport. It took off without clearance and flew out over the Atlantic with its lights and transponder switched off – and was never seen again
MeRd8 TIL that Germany has launched a rocket with yeast on board into space. When the rocket returns the yeast will be used to make beer. Making it effectively space beer.
Zeap TIL that pickpockets in Paris successfully take advantage of Americans’ eagerness to sign petitions by using young girls to distract them with environmental petitions
Bg1yr TIL The Jetsons, seminal cartoon from Hanna-Barbera, lasted only one season, 1962-1963, and 24 episodes, broadcasted in primetime sunday. It was only after it was shown in reruns in saturday mornings that it became a hit, and new episodes were made in 1985-87.
l7N1K TIL that chickens are actually native to Southeast Asia and Southwest China; they were brought around the world by trading.