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TIL that the Chi-Chi's restaurant chain was hit with the largest hepatitis A outbreak in U.S. history, with at least four deaths and 660 other victims a month after filing for bankruptcy

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oByM8 TIL Stomphia coccinea is a small reddish or pinkish sea anemone that has the remarkable ability to detach itself and swim away from predators when necessary. When a starfish's sensory organs touch this sea anemone, it rocks back and forth prying itself from its anchorage and escapes: see video below
jNMNQ TIL, the skin of a Honey Badger is tough enough to resist several machete blows and is almost impervious to arrows and spears
lVma TIL When painting the Mona Lisa,“to keep his subject relaxed and entertained, Da Vinci had six musicians to play for her and installed a musical fountain invented by himself. Different, beautiful works were read out loud and a white Persian cat and a greyhound bitch were there for playing with.”
OG8yg TIL breast milk changes composition when the baby is sick.
Yvlv TIL Cheese is the most stolen food item in the world.