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TIL that 'unblocking your ears' / (pinching your nose and exhaling) is called the "Valsalva maneuver"

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rR8rM TIL that the dragonfly is arguably the worlds greatest predator to ever exist, having a success rate of up to 97% (Compared to African Lions at 30%) and having no major evolutionary morphology change for around 320 MILLION years, making it one of the most evolutionarily successful animals ever
PvxE TIL of the Fossa, a large carnivore and the top predator in Madagascar - but it isnt a cat, being more closely related to the mongoose family. And its scientific name, is derived from the fact that it has a concealed anus
p87X8 TIL Dave Thomas, the founder/owner of Wendy’s (the fast food giant), has an adoption charity which he supports with his own money. He has helped over 7,000 children have a place to call home and a family to call there own.
R7Jea TIL the Hawaiian island of Kauai encourages tourists to check a dog out of shelters for a day as part of a field trip for dogs program. Having the dogs out and about gives them exercise and increases their chances of getting adopted by a local.
XEl7Q TIL: 364 Idaho inmates hacked hand-held prison tablets and collectively transferred $225,000 worth of credits to themselves