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TIL That evolution is causing Polar bears and Grizzly bears to mate, creating a Grolar Bear which have carnivorous polar bear behaviors in bodies that are adaptable for warmer climates.

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nVvr TIL, the book “to train up a child” by Michael Pearl encourages abusing your child and using necessities (water, food, etc…) to control them. It has been linked to three deaths.
b9wR0 TIL John Corcoran graduated from highschool and college at a reading level of 2nd grade. In spite of this, he taught high school for 17 years and did real estate for 10 years without getting caught. At 48, he received tutoring from a volunteer literacy program, and became a literacy advocate.
RBL6 TIL Alexander the Great held a drinking contest among his soldiers. When it was over, 42 people had died from alcohol poisoning.
VMLgG TIL about the "Hesla." Dutch engineers retrofitted a Tesla Model S with a hydrogen fuel cell, nearly doubling its range to 1000 km (620 miles).
dOEZ TIL that when Ferdinand Magellan prepared to sail around the world in 1519, he spent more money on sherry than on weapons.