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TIL: Horses are in fact native to, and originate from North America.

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oBrjo TIL bloodhounds (a.k.a. nose with a dog attached), have 230 million olfactory cells – 40 times that of humans. Because of their sense of smell, their evidence is admissible in the court of law. Bloodhound, Nick Carter, led to the capture and conviction of more than 600 criminals throughout his life.
69ddm TIL Nike's famous slogan, "Just Do It," has a dark past. It was inspired by murderer Gary Gilmore. When he was sentenced to death in October he was asked if he had any last words. Facing down a five-man firing squad, Gilmore said: "Let's do it."
R5nEl TIL that Tesla VS Edison rivalry is a myth and Tesla actually thought highly of Edison.
wpeJ TIL there’s a conspiracy theory that Belgium doesn’t exist
0d841 TIL that Julia “Butterfly” Hill, an environmental activist, lived in a 1500-year-old California redwood tree named Luna, 180 feet (55 mm) off the ground for 738 days to prevent Pacific Lumber Company from chopping it down. Her efforts were successful in saving the tree.