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TIL Cat’s kidneys are so efficient they can rehydrate by drinking seawater.

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awaL9 TIL: Madonna's "Like A Virgin" hit (1984) was written by 2 men, suggested/presented to Madonna by a man, and produced by a man.. But has become the optime of female Empowerment and sexuality and one the most "female" pop hits ever
nGrG TIL Squatting over the can makes for a quicker, more effortless poop session than sitting.
R7vnw TIL the Stanley crane is the national bird of South Africa. Unlike most cranes, it has a relatively large and unusually shaped head and a proportionately thin neck giving this bird a highly unique appearance. Also called the blue crane, it is listed as vulnerable and has a very restricted range.
rRYox TIL: After WWII, despite signing an agreement to share nuclear information with the UK in exchange for their scientist's help, the US lost the physical copy of the agreement, questioned its authenticity when a copy was sent, and denied British scientists access to their own papers.
XnDX TIL of Nellie Bly, a pioneer of investigative journalist who faked insanity in 1887 to investigate reports of brutality & neglect at the Women’s Lunatic Asylum on Blackwell’s Island. She also went around the world in 72 days