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TIL that teeth are not bones. Bones are living tissue, but teeth are primarily mineral, with the pulp being the sole living part. This is why bones can regenerate, but teeth can not

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VMgl4 TIL more and more people are booking cruises on cargo ships. Passengers like it because they are less crowded, there are less distractions, and you can go on routes traditional cruise ships don't frequent
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VBVLB TIL in some countries on different continents, it has rained snakes, frogs, toads, jellyfish, worms, octopi, shellfish, and starfish throughout history
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