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TIL that Human civilization has caused the loss of 83% of all wild mammals and half of plants.

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AD89x TIL the human body emits light as an energy called biophotons (unrelated to visible bioluminescence).
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J1ggB TIL of Joseph Samuel, who was hanged thrice and lived.
XEyeX TIL Subway Rolls Contain So Much Sugar They are Not Considered Bread In Ireland
4NPX TIL that singer Chris Brown appeared in court in 2012 with his lawyer regarding his probation after assaulting Rihanna. Brown attempted to address the court but was interrupted by his lawyer, who said “I don’t dance; you don’t talk.”