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TIL cows can have best friends, and are significantly less stressed out when they get to hang out with them

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epaOD TIL the Nuvvuagittuq Greenstone Belt, 40 km southeast of Inukjuak, Quebec, contained fossils that have been dated to 4,388 million years ago. If this is confirmed, it would make these microorganisms the oldest lifeform on Earth. The Earth is estimated to have formed 4.54 billion years ago.
kJX7m TIL that a law student in Spain was busted after etching notes on 11 blue BIC pens to cheat in exam.
nWKRP TIL that among some species of animal females experience more competition for mates then males do. As a result females take on characteristics more commonly associated with males of other species and males with females. This includes higher bone density, extra muscle and even harems.
jNpln TIL The NYPD has a beekeeping unit with 2 full time officers whose job it is to focus solely on any issues related to bees in the city.
DQ5OP TIL that in Argentina there's a law by which the president becomes the godfather of any seventh child of a given gender to protect them against becoming a witch or werewolf. The child receives a golden medal and a scholarship.