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TIL that there are rainforests in temperate parts of the world ie. UK, Canada and Norway

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5YK4P TIL Supervisors of The Glynn County Police Department, responsible for the investigation of Ahmaud Arbery, have a history of misconduct, encouraging alterations of testimony, and retaliation against officers who have complied with past GBI investigations for prior incidents.
YpW5G TIL that cerebral palsy is a brain disorder that affects the areas of the brain that control movement. While CP can occur with intellectual disabilities, CP itself does not affect the reasoning areas of the brain. Most people with the disorder are as intelligent as anyone else.
OGZRX TIL about "Wa", a Japanese concept usually translated into English as "harmony". It implies a peaceful unity and conformity within a social group in which members prefer the continuation of a harmonious community over their personal interests. The kanji character "wa" is also a name for Japan.
BgKje TIL the photons harnessed for solar energy are the same ones responsible for skin cancer.
8ygX TIL WD-40 was originally developed to prevent corrosion in nuclear missiles