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TIL cats kill between 8.3 billion and 24.4 billion birds and mammals each year and have been blamed for the global extinction of 33 species.

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oBoDL TIL HAZELNUTS epitomize sustainable agriculture - they require little water and minimal upkeep, can thrive in harsh soils, are drought-resistant, can survive harsh weather conditions, have a high yield per plant, help prevent soil erosion, AND remove a huge amount of carbon from the atmosphere.
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