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TIL of a condition called Chimerism (from the Greek mythology monster - Chimera) in which a person can have two types of DNA.

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R7ZK6 TIL that This American Life recently became the first recipient of a Pulitzer Prize awarded for audio journalism. For context, the Pulitzer Prize was established in 1917 and the first radio broadcast was in 1920. 100 years and never awarded to a radio show.
GgvN TIL that six lionfish that escaped from an aquarium in Florida destroyed by Hurricane Andrew have now grown into a population so invasive they threaten reef fish habitations throughout the Caribbean.
LEBZ TIL cats under stress may develop an OCD-like habit of excessive grooming to the point they start to bald. Some even hide the habit from their owners.
LkAOQ TIL that The Republic of Ireland drew up plans to invade Northern Ireland during the troubles in 1970
8a4XV TIL that a tribe on an island in the Pacific worships Prince Philip as a divine being