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TIL the oldest known zoo dates to c. 3500 BC in ancient Egypt.

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x691D TIL ASMR, a sensation characterized by tingling and relaxation, has gained popularity on the internet. Common triggers include soft whispers, tapping sounds, and gentle movements. While its effects vary among individuals, many find it soothing.
N7avQ TIL NASA gave away hundreds of trees that have been to the moon. They never kept track of who they gave them to. Now they are trying to find them. One was at the White House.
D1O1p TIL baby otters can’t swim when they are born. It can take baby otters months to learn how to swim depending on their species. Sea otter moms need to carry babies on their belly or place them in kelp beds until they learn how to swim properly on their own.
19pP TIL that men tend to overestimate women’s sexual intent. This is an adaptive bias in order to have the least amount of missed sexual opportunities
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