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TIL that owls are unable to move their eyes in any direction.

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RWDl TIL Kuman Thong (golden young boy), is a dry roasted still-born baby covered in gold leaf and worshipped as an amulet in ancient Thailand. It is illegal now, but sometimes people still make them.
vZL TIL most bamboo species only flower once every several decades; and, when these species flower, every plant in the world flowers at the same time, regardless of location, climate, or other environmental factors, for reasons scientists have yet to discern.
7ryZr TIL that French organist and composer Louis Vierne died at the organ of Notre-Dame while giving a concert. Curiously enough, it was fulfilling his life-long dream.
WkJKo TIL of Binky the polar bear who lived in Alaska Zoo where he mauled two visitors who jumped over the safety rails on separate occasions. After the maulings Binky merchandise was sold with the slogan “Send another tourist, this one got away” & his cage was upgraded to keep visitors out.
6E6GW Today I learned about the parrot who would warn their drug dealing owners when the police show up. After the parrot was detained by police, he took the 5th and didn't squawk a word.