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TIL that scientists actually REVERSED ageing in mice

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5VMlR TIL the prevalence of type 2 diabetes in the Middle East and north Africa is the highest globally at 16·2% and is estimated to increase to 19·3% by 2045
6E6bw TIL that there was a 'British Hitler' in the 20s/30s. Sir Oswald Mosley is a virulent anti-Semitic fascist leader who was on friendly terms with Mussolini. Hitler was a guest of honour at his second wedding that was held in Nazi Propaganda Minister Joseph Goebbels' house.
k8kg TIL The language used by the aliens in District 9 (clicking sounds) was created by rubbing a pumpkin.
weOJ TIL Jimi Hendrix covered “Sgt. Pepper” in front of The Beatles only 2 days after it was released.
ZpVOQ TIL wasps are valuable pest control agents and pollinators.