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TIL that 56% of the most highly-cited medical research papers in 2005 had results that were never replicated

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5YWmQ TIL the Philippine eagle, the national bird of the Philippines, is easily recognized by its shaggy, brown and white, mane-like crest. It is the only blue-eyed bird of prey in the world and has 8 times the visual acuity of humans. Females lay only one egg every two years. Its lifespan is ~60 years.
5Oy8 TIL a Native American myth about “red haired giants” inhabiting north america and waging war against native tribes was confirmed after remains were found in a cave in Nevada.
M7Y9m TIL: Somebody made a 10-hour movie titled "Paint Drying".
eOED TIL that the NFL refuses to broadcast games within a 75 mile radius of the home team’s stadium, unless the stadium sells out 72 hours before the game.
dD6jQ TIL that Eminem collaborated with a pornographic actress Lisa Ann. The song is called We Made You.