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TIL there is there is an equation for how quickly a real conspiracy theory would reveal itself. The more people involved the quicker the truth comes out. Estimates if the Moon landing was really faked, it would have been revealed in under 4 years.

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E1EZW TIL there is a species of plant called the phantom orchid which has no photosynthesizing chlorophyll. It instead relies entirely on fungi in its root system for acquiring nutrition and energy
XkWR TIL that in 2012 there were multiple cases of the Bubonic plague found in the USA including a 7-year-old girl who contracted the plague while camping in Colorado.
E1Q6x TIL "The Full Monty" originally refers to a full English breakfast. It was named for WWII British Army general Bernard Montgomery who, during the North African campaign, started every day with a full English breakfast.
6Ejdl TIL the Oxpecker not only eats ticks off of African wildlife (like elephants), it also drinks their blood and makes wounds even larger. Scientists now think the birds are actually parasites and NOT an example of mutualism, where both parties benefit.
6Q6Q TIL that putting hemorrhoid cream on your chest and waist can make you appear more muscular. The cream draws water from the skin and reduces swelling. Some bodybuilders use this technique.