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TIL that termites are one of the planet's most effective bioreactors; they can make up to two liters of hydrogen from consuming a single sheet of paper, which is why they are being studied as a potential renewable energy source.

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K5vR TIL there’s a Post Office at the bottom of the Grand Canyon. It serves the Havasupai Reservation and the town of Supai, and post arrives via mule on a 2 ½ hour journey each day.
lGbr TIL that having kids doesn’t increase happiness, in fact it decreases it. Happiness doesn’t return to pre-children levels in a marriage until the kids leave home.
ejBn TIL before becoming host of the bizarre foods series, Andrew Zimmern was homeless, addicted to drugs and alcohol, and would steal to support his habit.
QJXZk TIL that the Tattoo artist of Mike Tyson’s iconic face tattoo sued Warner Bros for copyright infringement & attempted to prevent the release of Hangover 2 all due to the films use of the tattoo.
xVxyB TIL Falernian wine was the most renowned in ancient Rome. In Pompeii, a price list on the wall says "For one [coin] you can drink wine, For two you can drink the best, For four you can drink Falernian"