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TIL In 2021 a new species of fish was identified that has the smallest adult brain size of all known vertebrates. It's also the loudest of all known fish relative to its size.

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6jmY TIL in 1931, an experiment was conducted in which a human baby and baby chimpanzee were paired to see if the chimp would conform and grow like a human. The experiment was stopped when it was discovered that the baby was instead learning from the chimpanzee.
KYyjQ TIL About "Right to Charge" laws to make it easier for non-homeowners, including people who live in HOA's, condos or renters, etc to set up charging stations for EV cars. Currently 10 states in the US have these laws to varying degrees.
xVG6o TIL Hear 'n Aid was a charity record by 40 heavy metal musicians. Aware that the funds raised from similar events such as Band Aid were squandered due to corruption and disorganization which led to "food rotting on docks", Hear 'n Aid instead used funds to purchase and ship agricultural machinery.
J1pnk TIL several US cases of "mad cow disease" may have come instead from eating squirrel brains. Popular recipes apparently include scrambled brains 'n eggs, and a brains 'n veggie stew called "burgoo".
pYyNZ TIL: That the use of toilet paper started in ancient China around the 2nd century BC. Prior to this, the ancient Romans used a "tersorium", consisting of a sponge on a stick. The stick would be soaked in a water channel in front of a toilet, and then stuck through a hole at the front of the toilet.