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TIL Inhabitants of high-radiation areas in Iran exhibit fewer radiation-induced chromosomal abnormalities than those in normal-radiation areas, suggesting a potential adaptive response to chronic natural radiation exposure, despite receiving significantly higher annual doses

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gM5R4 TIL in 2018 “One of the four greatest wing chun masters” challenged an MMA fighter during live broadcast television in China. However, despite being knocked down 6 times in a row by the MMA fighter the fight was considered a draw by the referee
kXKe TIL A chicken can be hypnotized by holding its head against the ground and drawing a line along the ground with a stick or finger, starting at the beak and extending straight in front of the chicken. It will remain immobile between 15 seconds and 30 minutes, continuing to stare at the line.
wodVM TIL of "Kentucky's Most Hated Man" atheist Charles Moore. He was imprisoned for his outspoken opposition to religion and the Bible and for mailing obscene literature about "Free Love", a social movement that accepts all forms of love.
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0dERv TIL a radio show in the UK called The Archers has been on the air since 1951, making it the longest-running radio soap opera ever