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TIL that the formal name for baby teeth in mammals is "deciduous" teeth, the same word used to refer to trees who uniformly shed and regrow their leaves.

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lm61 TIL that researchers in the 1960s attempted to teach dolphins the human language. This experiment escalated when the female researcher started to masturbate the dolphin and then later taking LSD with the dolphin.
4aDX TIL the term “nutritionist” is not legally protected nor regulated, so anyone can advertise themselves as a nutritionist regardless of education or credentials. But “dietitian” or specifically “registered dietitian” legally requires education via credited curriculum and passing a registration exam.
D1n8P TIL Andre the Giant loved his role and the movie "The Princess Bride" as Fezzik so much that he invited his wrestling co-stars, including Lanny "Leaping" Poffo to his hotel SIX TIMES to watch the movie and would enthusiastically ask them how he did.
N7lKJ TIL In France, you can’t keep home the ashes of your beloved ones. If you try to keep the ashes or scatter them anywhere except in designated areas, you are liable to a €15,000 fine.
kODye TIL Hard Candy is often coated with "Shellac", a resin-like byproduct of the 'lac' insect.