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TIL scorpions evolved from huge aquatic sea scorpions and that 98% of today’s scorpions have a sting no worse than a bee

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EKjx TIL that the Romans believed that ‘genius’ was a divine entity, and that artistic works are the result of 'having a genius’. The more humanistic concept of 'being a genius’ was introduced during the Renaissance.
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16k7D TIL: The scent of freshly cut grass is actually a plant's distress signal. When damaged, grass releases "green leaf volatiles" (GLVs), which act as a cry for help. These chemicals attract insects that protect the plant by eating herbivores, making the familiar smell a signal of defense.
gMM9W TiL about General Walton Walker who commanded in WW1-2 and Korea. He served directly under General George Patton who died from an accident involving his staff car. Walker later commanded an Army of his own in Korea but later also died from an accident involving his staff car.
PyAn TIL Mitch Hedberg wrote, directed and starred in the 1999 film “Los Enchiladas!”, also starring Dave Attell and Marc Maron. It premiered at Sundance, but was never released publicly. Here it is!