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penguins, in fact, have knees.
Cigarettes were once ‘physician’ tested, approvedCigarettes were once ‘physician’ tested, approved
From the 1930s to the 1950s, cigarettes were marketed as being good for you.
https://www.healio.com/news/hematology-oncology/20120325/cigarettes-were-once-physician-tested-approved
specifically, they promoted mass-produced cigarettes, which have all kinds of additives and preservatives.
the specific nature of ingestables, inhalables, injectables, and absorbables warrants intense scrutinty.
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Butterflies taste with their feet! Their feet contain special sensory organs, called chemoreceptors, which help them detect the chemical composition of the plants they land on. This ability allows them to quickly determine if a plant is suitable for feeding or laying eggs, ensuring the best food sources for their larvae.
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Butterflies use their feet to taste plants, helping them find the best places to feed or lay eggs.
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https://worldstrides.com/blog/2011/12/butterfly-taste-buds/#:~:text=It%20works%20for%20nutrients%2C%20but,and%20%E2%80%9Ctaste%E2%80%9D%20its%20juices.
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Virgin boy egg
Virgin boy eggs are a traditional dish of Dongyang, Zhejiang, China in which eggs are boiled in the urine of young boys, preferably under the age of ten.
It has historically been believed in the Zhejiang region that urine has various health benefits, and it was commonly ingested in ancient times. Due to Zhejiang's hilly and riparian landscapes, agriculture has been a staple in the region's culture for centuries.
Source:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virgin_boy_egg
The first computer bug was an actual insect: In 1947, a team of engineers was working on the Harvard Mark II computer when they found a moth stuck in one of the relays. They taped the moth to the computer log and wrote "First actual case of bug being found" next to it. This is where the term "bug" originated in the context of computer programming.
https://www.computerhistory.org/tdih/september/9/
Mary Kay's iconic Pink Cadillac was almost a Pink Lincoln, but the salesman at the dealership didn't take her seriously and told her to "go get her husband" - So she went to a Cadillac dealer instead
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/80034/story-behind-mary-kay-pink-cadillac
Butterflies can taste with their feet: Butterflies have taste sensors on their feet that allow them to identify plants they land on, helping them determine if the plant is a suitable place to lay their eggs.
Mammals most likely emerged before flowering plants.