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TIL that the anus and genitals of an adult pirate perch are located under its throat- "[t]his feature is not present in juveniles, as the anus migrates with maturity."

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9OZm TIL that sperm can be derived from bone marrow. Same-sex, and even self-fertilization is plausible.
NXj91 TIL Thomas Jefferson wanted the official motto of the US to be "Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God." When it was rejected he appropriated it for his own seal.
PYvAn TIL a horse produces about 15 horsepower. Elite human athletes like Usain Bolt can produce about 3.5hp at their peak.
Lkba9 TIL Osama Bin Laden was an Elephant that went on a two year rampage killing 27 people
dGK8 TIL: Crocheting keeps only one knot open at a time whereas Knitting keeps an entire row open simultaneously