TIL that the last two Jews in Afghanistan argued so much that the Taliban imprisoned them, but then released both after their constant bickering in prison became too annoying.
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TIL that in northern Germany there is a wild population of greater rhea, an approximately 1.5 m tall, flightless bird native to South America.
TIL about the Glyptodon, a large, extinct armadillo-like animal weighing up to 2000 kg. Early inhabitants of the Americas may have used their shell as shelter.
TIL that there is a flourishing business consisting of digging up mammoth tusks from the Siberian permafrost and selling it to China, as a substitute for prohibited elephant ivory.
TIL that in 2001, the crown prince of Nepal killed the king of and nine others in the royal family, himself included. His motives are unknown which has led to much speculation and conspiracy theories.
TIL that in 1800 Alexander von Humboldt found a pet parrot in Amazonia that was the last "speaker" of an extinct language. He documented what it said, and his notes are the only trace of this language
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate across the world.
TIL that the insect Issus coleoptratus uses mechanical gears to synchronize its legs when jumping. This is the only known occurrence of functional mechanical gears in nature.
