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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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plaN TIL that a female dolphin will assist in the birth of another’s baby dolphin
PaRE TIL that voting is compulsory in Australia. If you do not register to vote, you’re fined. If you’re registered and you don’t vote (without a valid reason), you’re fined.
LdeQ TIL that US Labeling Law allows any prepared food that is under 5 calories to be marked as 0 or “Calorie free”. A packet of Splenda and a can of Diet Coke both have 4 calories.
XKBP TIL That in 2009 Chris Hemsworth filmed 2 movies (Cabin and the Woods and Red Dawn) but due to MGM’s financial troubles, they weren’t released until 2012, after the success of Thor. It also explains why he wasn’t really the main character in either film.
69Pow TIL that Rage Against The Machine Bassist Tim Commerford once confronted Buzz Aldrin at a party, saying the moon landing was faked