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TIL that migratory birds may use quantum mechanics to navigate via magnetic fields

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oAXW TIL a species of vulture has been found to fly at 37,000 feet (almost 2 miles higher than Mt. Everest). This was discovered in 1973 when a jet struck a bird at cruising altitude and had to make an emergency landing.
lBWN TIL Medal of Honor recipient Thomas Baker was gravely wounded and had his comrades leave him behind, propped up against a tree with a pistol that had 8 bullets remaining. Later they found his body next to the tree, surrounded by 8 dead Japanese soldiers
OLa1 TIL of Santa Muerte, a female skeletal figure primarily worshipped in Mexico. Among many other things, she’s the patron saint of: Homosexuals, Love, Police Officers, Drug Dealers, Smugglers, Mariachi Players and Bicycle Messengers.
R7xR4 TIL 2 studies conducted in 1978' and 1982' concluded when Women ask for sex from strangers there is a 75% likelihood, whereas when Men ask for sex there is 0% likelihood.
yQ5yJ TIL Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation offered a $100,000 start up grant to design next generation condoms that “significantly preserves or enhances pleasure” and promote regular use.