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TIL U.S. Taxpayers funded re-forestation efforts in Lebanon for the historic Cedar trees

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KRkG TIL the United Kingdom has a “right to roam” which allows public access for walking & leisure to mountains, moors, heaths and downs that are privately owned.
8aXZG TIL about “Pikuach nefesh” the principle in Jewish law that the preservation of human life overrides virtually any other religious rule. When the life of a specific person is in danger, almost any mitzvah lo ta'aseh (command to not do an action) of the Torah becomes inapplicable.
kyZg TIL one can smell fear. A chemical pheromone is released in their sweat when people are afraid, and other people can smell, even if they are unaware of it.
jBZn TIL domestic cats are considered apex predators
R9y8 TIL that each time a fertile man’s heart beats, he makes 1,500 new sperm.