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TIL that the Ancient Egyptians invented foie gras

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9Yr76 TIL Ryan North (Marvel writer) once got stuck in a skate pit with only "his dog Noam Chompsky, an umbrella, a leash, a t-shirt, and a pocket computer" after the rain had made the pit slippery. When he asked Twitter users for help, they found a way for him to combine those items that let him escape.
e04Ek TIL That glass absorbs 97% of UV rays meaning it's equal to SPF 30 sunscreen.
Z8vZG TIL Orange peels are rich in several nutrients, including fiber, vitamin C, and plant compounds like polyphenols. In fact, just 1 tbsp (6g) of orange peel provides 14% of the Daily Value of vitamin C — nearly 3 times more than the inner fruit. The same serving also packs about 4x more fiber
eXGL TIL scientists have traced the start of AIDS to 1908… Despite most people only becoming aware of it in the 1980’s
X0X4Q TIL That in the US, if your dog or cat needs a kidney transplant, you can use a shelter animal as a donor. The only stipulation being that you are now responsible for the donor animal and are required to adopt them as well.