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KYNOG TIL that non-biting midges are among the most important pollinators in the Arctic. Only about 4,000 insect species have been identified in these regions, and nearly half are flies. These hardy little critters play a critical role in the ecosystem through their pollination efforts.
jNPNv TIL of "The Parcel Post Bank". A bank that was shipped brick by brick via the U.S. post office to avoid heavy freight fees.
LLjV TIL that hares and rabbits are completely different species. Rabbits are smaller and can be pleasant pets, whereas hares are much larger and are far too skittish to be kept as a pet, even if kept from day 1- hence the word ‘harebrained’.
R7On4 TIL on September 13, 1978, the four members of KISS each released solo albums, with Ace Frehley having the most successful album as well as the most successful song with "New York Groove"
dDY4d TIL before working together in Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Alan Ruck and Matthew Broderick had acted together in the Broadway production of Biloxi Blues. Cameron's "Mr. Peterson" voice was Ruck's in-joke imitation of their former director Gene Saks.