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TIL that the Masaai people of Kenya donated fourteen cows to the US after 9/11.

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XElxE TIL William Shatner filmed Leonard Nimoy secretly during a convention appearance to include as footage in his film without Nimoy’s permission, prompting Nimoy's refusal to ever speak to him again. Shatner never understood why.
v17eK TIL If Holly (Ilex aquifolium) finds its leaves are being nibbled by deer, it switches genes on to make them spiky when they regrow. So on taller Holly trees, the upper leaves (which are out of reach) have smooth edges, while the lower leaves are prickly
8a9vX TIL that Henry VIII never had sex with his fourth wife, Anne of Cleves, because he believed that she had a “bad” appearance. He later complained that he had been misled by people about her looks and a court painting had exaggerated her beauty. The marriage was later annulled.
op9L TIL The kid from the movie “Problem Child” (Michael Oliver) and his mother were sued after filming commenced on the sequel for coercing Universal Studios to pay him more. The first movie grossed $54 Million and he made $40k.
XZlE TIL there is an ocean-friendly guide for buying seafood