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TIL That Chi-Chi, London Zoo’s most famous panda, only ended up in england because she was refused entry to the US on account of being “communist goods”.

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nWp5r TIL that "Your brain isn’t fully formed until you’re 25" is a myth that is not based in science, only misunderstandings. Our brains continue to mature with time, and our brains never stop changing. Individual differences mean some of are more mature than others, at an earlier age.
vjYB TIL a 500lb bluefin tuna fish sold in Japan for 1.8 million dollars.
wLJa6 TIL Iron is an essential element for blood production. About 70 percent of your body's iron is found in the red blood cells of your blood called hemoglobin and in muscle cells called myoglobin. Hemoglobin is essential for transferring oxygen in your blood from the lungs to the tissues.
o6V7 TIL: While searching for Steve Fossett’s plane crash, at least 8 previously uncharted plane crashes were located.
0P15 TIL that NASA engineers and employees in the firing room celebrate successful launches with a tradition of eating beans.