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TIL that the berries of a plant called heavenly bamboo contain alkaloids like nantenine that are being used in scientific research for an antidote to ecstasy.

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l1DV TIL there is a 15 million year gap in the fossil record called “Romer’s Gap”
VG1m TIL research suggests that one giant container ship can emit almost the same amount of cancer and asthma-causing chemicals as 50 million cars, while the top 15 largest container ships together may be emitting as much pollution as all 760 million cars on earth.
p88WA TIL The phrase “shoo in” dates back to horse racing days when you could urge – or shoo – something towards victory. Rather than saying someone is a “shoe-in” to win (which has become another common phrase)
VkZ TIL that there is a billionare in Australia who is building a replica of the Titanic with a Madien Voyage planned in 2016.
JYVJj TIL that founder of the gangster rap group NWA, Kim Nazel (aka Arabian Prince / Professor X), is now investing, educating, mentoring young technology entrepreneurs to help revitalize the inner cities