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TIL Drowning is a leading cause of death for individuals with autism.

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okrR TIL that Reddit is the 55th most popular website on the Internet
Wknxo TIL there’s a species of parasitic nematode that induces “fruit-mimicry” in tropical ants. Infected ants develop bright red abdomens, tend to be more sluggish, and walk with their abdomens in a conspicuous elevated position. This causes frugivorous birds to confuse them for berries.
PYgyg TIL 20% of teens in the UK think Winston Churchill is a fictional character
pWMQ TIL: Worlds deadliest sniper Simo Häyhä has 505 confirmed kills under 100 days.
bnZ TIL John Lennon was offered the role of Jesus in the musical “Jesus Christ Superstar” but would only accept on the condition that Yoko played Mary Magdalene. The offer was then withdrawn.