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TIL that our blood is red because it is rich in iron. Some animals have blue blood because it is rich in copper.

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V5jG TIL, Bananas, Eggplants, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, and Grapes all fall into the botanical definition of a berry, while Strawberries and Raspberries technically do not.
PYKkE TIL a 34-yr-old French-UK woman named Emma Perrier was catfished by a 53-yr-old UK man who was using a 35-yr-old Turkish model's photos. She tracked down the real model, Adem Guzel, they hit it off via FaceTime; about a year later, he flew to London and they became a couple.
Zp8a TIL Asia hold 60% of the world population on 30% of the landmass
OGOa6 TIL the 7 placebo pills of hormonal contraceptives have no medical function. They were included in the 1960s to mimic menstruation and improve social and religious acceptance, especially in hopes of approval from the Catholic Church.
gNm4 TIL Abe Lincoln patented a mechanism to lift boats over shoals and obstructions, making him the only US president to hold a patent.