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TIL that rabbits were first domesticated by French monks because they believed that newborn rabbits were fish and therefore their flesh could be eaten during Lent

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gMYrD TIL that some especially poignant scenes in Greek tragedy were written in "catalectic trochaic tetrameter." It's the same rhythm as the song "Oh My Darling, Clementine."
KOrBJ TIL there is a ship which can turn 90 degrees vertically, leaving most of it underwater, transforming itself into an underwater lab
5YJXr TIL A giant virus has been discovered with its own immune system. French scientists found these giant virus defence mechanisms work in a similar way to the CRISPR-Cas system, whereby the virus learns to recognise invaders, capture their genetic material and use this information to destroy them.
VBgaZ TIL honeybees can understand the concept of zero.
9wdX TIL The Shining is the 2nd highest ranked movie for both Stanley Kubrick and Jack Nicholson on IMDB (#45 all-time), yet was nominated for no Oscars or Golden Globes and was nominated for two Razzies, including Worst Director.