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TIL that approximately half the nitrogen content of human tissues is not derived from natural sources, but instead derives from industrial manufacturing of fertilizer.

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rNJyw TIL North Korea has repeatedly attempted to dig tunnels under the DMZ that would allow a surprise attack on South Korea. Four have been found, more are believed to exist, and three are operated as tourist attractions by the South Korean government.
On8X TIL that apes have been shown using language to ask questions (even complicated questions!) of primate researchers for over 40 years, and the other post to the contrary is total BS.
9Eyr TIL, Ted’s recurring barber shop quartet in the tv-series Scrubs was an existing group formed by the actor who played Ted and they have released two albums to date.
epD45 TIL that HBO’s smash hit show The White Lotus was written and produced by the one and only Ned Scheebly (Mike White)
PJPL TIL: The director Roman Polanski pleaded guilty of raping a 13 year old girl in 1977 but fled the U.S to avoid charges, this is why his 2011 film Carnage staring Jodie Foster, Kate Winslet, Christoph Waltz and John C. Reilly although set in New York was actually filmed in Paris.