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TIL that almonds and peaches are so genetically similar, they can fertilize each other and produce viable hybrids.

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89GV TIL in 1978 author of a Clockwork Orange Anthony Burgess, wrote ‘1985’ as a tribute to Orwell, in it he depicts the rise of Islam with London having a huge abundance Mosques.
R5bkw TIL some industries in the USA have mandatory retirement ages. Some include pilots in the airline industry at age 65(up from age 60), National Park Rangers at age 57, and Oregon Judges at age 75.
YpBJ7 TIL That during the Berlin Blockade of 1948, US Air Force Pilot Gail Halvorsen dropped Candy & Chewing Gum with hand made parachutes for the Children of West Berlin. The Children would know it was Halvorsen, as when flying over Berlin, he would wiggle his wings side by side
J1RmV TIL that sloths can hold their breaths longer than dolphins under water by slowing their heart and their claws are more of their finger bone tips instead of traditional nails.
x6g7 TIL that the character of Nigel Thornberry is strongly influenced by David Attenborough