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TIL Even the Pope thinks the debate between Creationism and Evolution is ridiculous.

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1apb8 TIL that Nikola Tesla predicted the modern cell phone in 1926: ¨we shall be able to communicate with one another instantly, irrespective of distance. Not only this, but... we shall see and hear one another as though we were face to face... a man will be able to carry one in his pocket¨
mxZAR TIL 13 minutes were cut out of the movie The Land Before Time because it was considered too “frightening” for kids. The uncut version has never been released.
kGJm TIL Medieval blue dye was made by soaking the leaves of the woad plant in human urine. Urine from men who had been drinking a great deal of alcohol was said to improve the color.
0wELv TIL Turkey vultures use defensive vomit to get rid of any disturbing animal. They can propel their vomit up to 10 feet.
XEvXP TIL 30% of humans are infected by the parasite toxoplasmosis. Which makes people more likely to engage in unconventional sexual practices. For example, bondage.