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TIL that the first recorded organism to reproduce sexually is a red algae called “Bangiomorpha pubescens” found in 1.2 billion-year-old rock deposits.

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Z8oo4 TIL Optimus Prime is not a Jew (supported by verifiable source material).
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neKKB TIL that when the Titanic sank, there was a ship about 10 miles away that took no action despite having seen its distress rockets being fired. The prompt arrival of this vessel could have saved most who died in the tragedy.
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