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TIL that humans are very genetically similar to rats and mice which is why we have similar diseases, genes, and organ types like primates too

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lo8Jr TIL that the first person to die during a space mission was Vladimir Komarov in 1967. He knew the capsule was unsafe and that he would not be returning alive so he demanded an open casket funeral to send a message to the government officials who had caused his death
ADBb7 TIL there were 2 biopics of Yves Saint Laurent with nominations at the 2015 Cesar awards (French equivalent of the Oscars), The films were titled 'Yves Saint Laurent' and 'Saint Laurent' and both actors who played the titular role were nominated for best actor.
QOme TIL the oldest unopened wine bottle in the world is from a 4th century Roman tomb
KYYwE TIL in the 1800s, the country now known as Vietnam asked the Qing dynasty to change their name to "Nam Việt". The dynasty said no, and changed their name to "Việt Nam" instead.
6jZ8 TIL, scientists successfully used E coli and Glucose to create a renewable Propane Gas.