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TIL Female Elephants Are Called Cows, and Their Babies Are Called Calves.

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GYWKj TIL that NASA's 50-year project to research gravity and prove Einstein's theory of gravity was nearly abandoned after its research probe's instruments were off. It was saved by the donations of Turki Al Saud, a Saudi Prince whom holds a PHD in Aeronautics and Astronautics
K9G TIL Several astronauts after being on space walks have said space smells a little like a mix of “seared steak, piping-hot metal and arc welding smoke.”
X0OOD TIL : Xylitol, a common sweetener added to many foods, gums and toothpastes is extremely toxic to dogs, causing a rapid release of insulin, seizures and eventually liver failure.
AZNd TIL Les Claypool of Primus and Dean Ween are set to host a “Fishing Show” on Comedy Central, and is going to be produced by South Park creators Trey Parker and Mat Stone
BgEjr TIL: The amount of abs you can attain is purely determined by genetics. While 6 packs are the most common, some bodybuilders such as Schwarzenegger can only attain a 4 pack. This is due to humans being born with different amounts of fascia bands. The most you can have is a 10 pack, which is rare.