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TIL that some people in the Victorian era unwrapped mummies for entertainment

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5Y4op TIL there's a species of scorpion that loses its tail when threatened, just like a lizard. Trouble is, its anus is located at the end of its tail, meaning it may survive for up to eight months sans anus, and without ever defecating again
OojAe TIL that Baylisascaris or "Raccoon Roundworm" can infected humans and other mammals through ingestion of Raccoon feces. The larvae migrate to the brains and eyes and cause damage making the organism easier prey for the raccoon.
nee5o TIL In Delhi, India, there's a vigilante group of guys called the "Love Commandos" that protects young couples who are from different castes or religious backgrounds, but have fallen in love and want to marry.
oRkVR TIL that one of the earliest known cases of Piracy came from Mozart when he was 14 after he listened to Miserere by Gregorio Allegri at a performance and later transcribed it from memory
ZpGPQ TIL Casey Kasem was the original voice of Shaggy Rogers on Scooby-Doo