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TIL that many stereotypic movements in zoo animals, such as pacing, are caused by lack of stimuli, i.e. boredom

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yVVeM TIL that the brown-headed cowbird is an obligate brood parasite; it lays its eggs in the nests of other small birds. Once hatched the young cowbirds are fed by the host parents at the expense of their own young. More than 140 different species of birds are known to have raised young cowbirds.
4kaoN TIL that Polaris (the North Star), is only 45-67 million years old. It wasn't around in the time of the dinosaurs.
165dO TIL milk, orange juice, tea, and even cola are more hydrating than water
Eg8kP TIL a pregnant employee at a Christian school was fired for having premarital sex. The school subsequently offered a job to the man who had gotten her pregnant.
6EWRX TIL the same deep-voiced voice actor who sang "You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch" was also the original voice of Tony The Tiger