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TIL African Elephants are evolving to not have tusks, protecting themselves from poachers but also harming their species

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4kJ1a TIL The P53 gene is known as a 'tumor suppressor gene' due to its ability to prevent cancers forming. Whereas humans only have one instance of the gene, elephants have twenty instances and are recorded to have far fewer cancers as a result.
OoNr7 TIL that statistically conservatives tend to be happier than liberals, and this phenomenon spans across multiple countries and that this persist even after basic demographic factors have been controlled.
0dWDj TIL Disposable Vapes & E-Liquids can contain metals such as lead, chromium, tin, silver, nickel, copper, aluminum, cadmium, and mercury
x6eVb TIL that Ancient Anglo-Saxons call January "Wulfmonath"
m1w5p TIL that in Australia, "kangatarianism" is a vegetarian diet that allows for kangaroo meat, chosen for its environmental and ethical benefits as a more sustainable and humane option.