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TIL Forensic entomology is a field of forensic science that uses insects found on corpses to help solve criminal cases.

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Z8Qy4 TIL thousands of people of Jewish decent were conscripted or volunteered into the German army during WWII, some ending up in senior positions. Hitler personally signed off on the "declaration of German blood" for 77 high-ranking officers who had Jewish parents or were married to Jews.
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