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Today I Learned: in the first two weeks after birth, female babies may menstruate due to the drop off in estrogen after leaving their mother’s body

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4XVow TIL maize, beans and squash, the three main agricultural crops of Native Americans were named Three Sisters by them for their symbiotic relationship when grown together. Maize gives structure for the beans to climb, beans provides nitrogen to the soil and squash spread-grows preventing weed growth.
eKRn TIL Sarcasm improves your problem solving ability
Dy5j TIL A 2013 study found that about 25% of all senior citizens in the United States declare bankruptcy due to medical expenses, and 43% are forced to mortgage or sell their primary residence.
OG8pg TIL that Hot Cheetos and Takis burned up the snack world in 2012, with schools in several states banning the foods as unhealthy and disruptive while confiscating them on site. That sparked a black market at some schools, with Takis becoming an underground currency.
WWVX TIL The Iron Giant was remastered and released in 2015 with a new scene shedding ‘some’ light on the Giant’s origin/purpose.