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TIL that human genetic diversity is one of the lowest among primates.

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5YlYr TIL: The gravestones of John Parr (The first British soldier to die in WW1) and George Edwin Ellison (The last British soldier to die in WW1) both face each other in the same graveyard
R5Kl7 TIL an automatron was created 225 yrs ago that can draw very detailed drawings.
P10lg TIL Neanderthals built circular structures from stalactites and stalagmites deep within a cave around 176,000 years ago.
loaJ1 Today I learned I have trypophobia. It turns out it's very common. I always just thought I was weird.
avXN TIL that during US-backed Pinochet’s violent takeover of Chile, a popular singer was beaten, tortured and had his hands broken. While he lay on the ground, his captors mockingly suggested he play guitar. With that he sang “We Will Win” before he was shot 44 times.