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TIL that scientists created a 60 year long experiment in Siberia, selectively breeding wild foxes who showed friendly traits. 40 generations later they were as friendly as dogs!

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MMnm TIL that the world’s energy needs could be met by setting aside three percent of the world’s oceans for seaweed farming.
Lkpw9 TIL A growing number of people who majored in the arts are spending up to $10,500 on bootcamps in computer coding and web design because they are finding that they don't have a lot of tangible skills that employers want. 95% are employed within 90 days of graduation
b9xkN TIL in 1965 Edward Turner from British motorcycle company BSA said that small Japanese bikes were good for BSA, as they would attract potential riders of bigger bikes. However, he did not predict that the Japanese would then export attractive larger motorcycles, thus threatening companies like BSA.
d80m9 TIL that during a negotiation with Portuagal in 1617, future Queen Nzinga of Ndongo and Matamba was not offered a chair, instead being offered a mat. This was an attempt to disrespect her, so she ordered her servant to get on the ground and then sat on her back during the negotiations.
P1EnL TIL that bananas can be used as a scale for radiation doses