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TIL about parthenogenesis: that certain species can reproduce without contribution from a male

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5YWkP TIL that the SHAZAM comic inspired Elvis Presley's look, from his hair to his costume - specifically the character Captain Marvel Jr. (aka Freddy Freeman).
9wkR7 TIL that the Sea Peoples were a group of sea-based raiders centered around the Mediterranean who contributed to the Bronze Age Collapse by attacking many of the major empires of the time including the Egyptians and Hittites. Today few records remain about them despite their massive impact.
Ypd1x TIL that the military unit Division was first used during the French Revolution Wars. Before, the top permanent unit was the regiment and the general staff had to issue separate orders to each regiment - Military Organization -The History of Division 1 - The Age of Gunpowder
J408 TIL that, during the conquest of Mexico and due to lack of gunpowder, three Spanish conquistadors climbed the Popocatépetl volcano (17,802 ft/5,426 m) and hung themselves using ropes into the crater to get sulfur for their cannons and succeded. Six times.
x6kBg TIL that American chicken is not considered safe for European consumption