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TIL That spanking children makes them more defiant and more likely to develop mental issues later in life. The study in question involved 160,000 children over 50 years

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xV7Z1 TIL only 400 out of the 7000 diseases classified as “rare” have an effective treatment. This fact is recognized during Rare Disease Day, which is held every year on the last day of February. This day also holds an extra special meaning on February 29 – the rarest day of the year.
Me9xW TIL the largest flower garden in the world - nearly 18 acres containing more than 250M plants and yielding over 50M flowers - is located in Dubai. The hot desert climate requires the Dubai Miracle Garden to use over 750k liters of water per day sourced from the city's wastewater.
M1wB TIL Cheddar Cheese is never naturally orange
JYMBm TIL that the Mosquito is the world’s deadliest animal because they transmit deadly diseases between mammals.
mxmrR TIL every time an armadillo gives birth, they have identical quadruplets.