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TIL that meerkats are less altruistic but more egoistic.

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W7jo8 TIL that Simone Biles is the most decorated American gymnast, with over 30 medals at the Olympics and World Championships, multiple signature moves named after her, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest gymnasts ever
MAr0 TIL one man planted an entire 1,300 acre forrest by himself over the course of 30 years that now is a home to wild elephants, deer, rhinos, and tigers.
J1jAj TIL that the Hope Diamond was once owned by King Louis XIV of France. Louis purchased the diamond in 1668, and started wearing it in 1673, after which it became known as the "French Blue". It was set in gold, and suspended on a neck ribbon, which King Louis XIV wore on ceremonial occasions.
jNMgR Til that the bailiff Petir Hawkins-Bird on Judge Judy makes one million dollars a year.
xVDPB TIL some humans have what's called "Cute Aggression". Meaning when you see something cute, you get the overwhelming feeling of needing to hurt that cute baby or animal.