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TIL that a Humanized mouse is a genetically modified mouse that has functioning human genes, cells, tissues and/or organs.

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xkD TIL That sling bullets dating from 4th century B.C. have been found with the words “take that” inscribed on them
a84Xy TIL there's a British overseas territory where the average age of first time mothers is 12-15
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