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TIL that 19 species of fern were named after Lady Gaga because they bear a distinct DNA sequence spelling GAGA and for "her [Lady Gaga's] fervent defense of equality and individual expression"

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40Zg TIL that due to a now banned fertility treatment, there are 30-50 people in the world that each have three biological parents.
WkZKB TIL that Betty White, despite being the last surviving Golden Girl, was older than her costars Bea Arthur, Estelle Getty, and Rue McClanahan.
jNJRv TIL Kenny G's 1989 recording "Going Home", is China's unofficial national closing song for businesses such as food courts, outdoor markets, health clubs, shopping mall, and train stations.
4XPQR TIL that baker's yeast, used in making bread, is a single-cell microorganism found on and around the human body
Z8PWR TIL The Beastie Boys have turned down tens of millions of dollars in potential revenue by refusing to allow their songs to be featured in advertisements. MCA Yauch's will explicitly forbid the usage of any of his songs for ads. Monster Energy drink did anyway, without permission and were sued.