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TIL hamsters and gerbils are illegal in Australia

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nXo9 TIL a wasp lays eggs inside a spider which remains alive, and the larva brainwashes it into weaving the foundations of a cocoon. The zombified spider is then the larva’s first feast.
BrMbW TIL the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council (NHDSC) says it is unacceptable to place ketchup on your hot dog after the age of 18. Mustard, relish, onions, cheese and chili are acceptable.
PngL TIL that during the Nazi occupation of France, Hitler did not destroy the Canadian Vimy Memorial and told the Allies that it remained intact, as he admired the peaceful nature of the sculpture
E1QA0 TIL some people have a gene mutation that makes them less likely to enjoy marijuana. Those with a variant FAAH gene are less anxious and are less inclined to like marijuana. They actually experience a decrease in happiness when smoking marijuana.
rRMxy TIL that "ang mo" - meaning "red-haired" - is a term used in Singapore and Taiwan to refer to white people, while "ang mo sai" - meaning "red-haired sh*t" - is a term used in those countries to refer to Chinese people who aren't able to read Chinese and have lost their cultural identity