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TIL rats are incredibly compassionate - showing more empathy driven behavior than some humans.

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KWnw TIL Cats have kidneys so efficient that they can rehydrate on seawater.
wLxgW TIL the rise of disposable cups came in the early 20th century to stop the outbreak of communicable disease spread by the practice of sharing water dippers and communal cups in public places. Because the cups are meant for a single person to use and discard, people started to call them 'solo' cups.
9YR4r TIL that the seven-colour rainbow flag is used by many cultures and movements - the native people of the Andes, the city of Cusco (Peru), the Jewish Autonomous Oblast (a Russian region bordering China), the shrine of Indian guru Meher Baba, and the international peace movement
Zxr4 TIL that the word “canvas” is derived from the word “cannabis” because canvas used to be made from hemp fiber.
Wk7Rd TIL the skeletal remains of the Auschwitz doctor who performed twin experiments, Josef Mengele, are used as educational aids for a forensics program at the University of São Paulo.