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TIL Astronauts' bones shed weight in Space, losing as much as 1.5% of their mineral density each month, and recover most of it back on Earth. Interestingly, astronauts with permanent mineral density loss don't seem to experience more bone fractures than normal

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DGaY TIL that domesticated llamas that are given too much attention by humans can suffer from a psychological disorder called Berserk Llama Syndrome, where the llamas view their handlers as fellow llamas, and actually become more violent and aggressive towards them
loyxB TIL that asbestos is not banned in the United States. A proposed ban was shot down by the 5th circuit court in 1991 because the cost was between $450 and $800 million and would only save around "200 lives in a 13 year timeframe".
woLVE TIL there is over 1 million feral horses in Australia, they pose a danger to domestic livestock and road traffic to such a point they need regular culls. There were no Horses in Australia in 1788. From 1820 to 1860, the horse population in Australia increased from 3,969 to 431,525
bEN TIL that Doctor Who actor John Barrowman almost got the role of Will in Will & Grace but he lost the part because the producers thought he was “too straight”. Barrowman is gay and Eric McCormack, who got the part, is straight.
5brr TIL Washington Post’s movie critic said Groundhog Day would “never be designated a national film treasure by the Library of Congress.” In 2006, the film was designated a national film treasure by the Library of Congress.