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TIL a dolphin at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies was given a reward of fish for turning in trash that had fallen in the pool to the trainers, including dead seagulls. She began hiding fish under a rock to use to lure gulls, which she would catch to get even more fish.

b9G1N TIL that in 1951 Matt Ingram was convicted of “reckless eyeballing,” the improper looking at a white person, with sexual intent, in North Carolina. His accuser testified that he had scared her when he looked at her from a distance of about 75 feet. Ingram spent two and half years in prison.
OoQDR TIL an ant wouldn't get killed if you microwave it. They dont have a high enough water content and because they are so small they can "dodge" the hot spots in the microwave just by walking around.
vPRoL TIL that the city of Isfahan immediately surrendered to the turco-Mongol conqueror Timur and was treated with mercy. The city then killed Timur’s tax collector and his soldiers. He ordered the massacre of over 100,000 of the cities citizens and built dozens of piles out of their heads as revenge.
a8WQ9 TIL that a superiority complex can be a defense mechanism resulting from low self-esteem, where individuals overcompensate to feel better about themselves. This behavior often backfires, worsening their self-worth and creating a negative cycle.
E1EZW TIL there is a species of plant called the phantom orchid which has no photosynthesizing chlorophyll. It instead relies entirely on fungi in its root system for acquiring nutrition and energy