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TIL Boy Scouts of America openly discriminates atheists, agnostics and homosexuals.

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OG6J7 TIL of the skydiver who survived a free-fall of 14500 feet by falling on an anthill. The bites of the ants kept her heart beating and adrenaline pumping
oBZYE TIL that the Easter Bunny had pagan roots - as Christianity spread, it was common for missionaries to place pagan tradition within the context of their faith and turn pagan festivals into Christian holidays. The word "Easter" even comes from the Eostre festival, which was a pagan celebration.
ADZB TIL the Pyrenean ibex is the only species ever to become ‘un-extinct’ after being cloned in 2009 – although the clone lived only 7 minutes.
R5Ld6 TIL about Murphy, a disabled Bald Eagle who became famous after he attempted to hatch a rock. In 2023 the keepers of his sanctuary replaced his rock with an orphaned eaglet, allowing Murphy to finally become a real parent
rNVw TIL that grapefruits didn’t exist before the 18th century. They were the result of crossing an orange and pomelo.