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TIL that scientists created a 60 year long experiment in Siberia, selectively breeding wild foxes who showed friendly traits. 40 generations later they were as friendly as dogs!

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R58l6 TIL that despite common belief, Thomas Andrews did not remain in the Titanic’s smoking room until the end, as the steward who reported this story left the ship an hour before it sank. He was actually last seen at the bridge with Captain Smith, jumping off the bridge as it took its final plunge.
6EOvl TIL The Titanic only served third class tea and supper because dinner was meant for middle and high-class society.
m1Nky TIL Sir Rod Stewart has 8 children with 5 women and once said "Instead of getting married again, I'm going to find a woman I don't like and just give her a house."
8ePB8 TIL Sharon Stone did not know about the famous up-skirt shot in 'Basic Instinct' until she saw it at a screening. It was later used against her in a custody ruling.
GjWQ TIL: In 2014 The International Journal of Advanced Computer Technology accepted an article whose content was “Get me off your fucking mailing list.” repeated for ten pages.