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TIL that scientists have recovered DNA and soft tissue from a Tyrannosaurus rex

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J5gv TIL There is an “Apple Tree Colony” in Ukraine across 10k sqft consisting of only one tree that spread naturally by creating roots from it’s branches (as a gooseberry shrub does). Scientist have not been able to reproduce this with other apple trees.
PG6g TIL Cows’ farts +burps are more damaging towards the environment since Methane gas is 20x more powerful than CO2. Each cow releases 200-400lbs per yr methane through flatulence. French company Valorex SAS is enforcing farmers to feed cows alfalfa and flax seed to result in 25% less methane release.
mxpbv TIL HBO's Watchmen inspired Oklahoma's Dept. of Education to add the Tulsa Race Massacre into statewide curriculum
wkRo TIL that between the 14th and 17th century, Europe was prone to incidents of “Dancing Mania” where up to thousands of people danced erratically for days, weeks, or months. Many collapsed from exhaustion; some died.
R7P68 TIL every single Ballon d'Or winner since 2009 has played for either Real Madrid or Barcelona