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TIL Horseshoe Crab's are harvested for their blood, which is used for the detection of bacterial endotoxins in medical applications.

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6E4BX TIL that like all major Disney characters, Mickey Mouse is not only copyrighted but also trademarked, which lasts in perpetuity as long as it continues to be used commercially by its owner. So, whether or not a particular Disney cartoon goes into the public domain, the characters may not be used.
jNXAE TIL Aristotle developed a comprehensive and systematic theory of animal reproduction and embryology. He hypothesized that the 'final cause' or purpose of sexual generation lies in its ability to create more options for diverse functions
VGom TIL That John Ratzenburger has been in every Pixar movie ever made.
eOp5 TIL dead batterys bounce
aajA TIL that Toys R Us started the initiative of a ‘quiet hour’ in all its stores in the UK,last Christmas. The initiative involved temporarily dimming the lights and switching off music and announcements, in order to help the autistic children shop for Christmas.