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TIL that an octopus has an arm that also functions as a tongue AND a penis

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PYkPL TIL that the Guinness world record for the longest album title is held by Chumbawamba, with a 156 word long album usually shortened to "The Boy Bands Have Won". (Full title in comments)
J1pd8 TIL: Species of hermaphroditic flatworms engage in a behavior called "penis fencing," where they use their sharp, dagger-like reproductive organs to duel with each other. The winner is determined by the first stab that inseminates the loser.
1Gv8 TIL The definition for ‘literally’ now includes 'in effect; in substance; very nearly; virtually,’ which literally changes the definition of literally. The phrase 'He was literally drowning in his own tears’ is grammatically correct, even if the person isn’t, in reality, drowning in their own tears.
oRZeW TIL: There are over 50 billion individual birds in the world – about six birds for every human on the planet.
ADgkw TIL there is a book about depression that actually gives sound help with recovery where therapy and medicine may lack. It is incredibly moving. I would like to gift this book to as many people i can afford. If you are interested in a copy please message me.