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TIL Sleep regularity is a stronger predictor of mortality risk than sleep duration: A prospective cohort study

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E8Y7 TIL in 1999, a young trainee surgeon travelled to Kosovo to provide medical help to victims of war. In a strange turn of events, Craig Jurisevic became a Mafia target, and played a part in the bombing of 400 Serbian forces.
DNPD TIL that Caffeine is a pain killer, and when used with other pain killers, such as Acetaminophen or NSAIDs, potentiates their effects significantly.
kOEW7 TIL An assistant professor at Stanford created a hand powered paper centrifuge ($0.20 to make) and a paper-lense microscope($0.45-$0.55). Both helping to diagnose blood borne illnesses, such as malaria, in underdeveloped countries.
P1Y7w TIL that the word ‘alcohol’ originates from the Arabic word Al-kohl (like the eyeliner). Ancient Egyptians made the cosmetic through a process involving heating. During the Middle Ages, the term was adopted in reference to numerous substances produced through similar means, including “alcohol”.
9YaVm TIL that the most visible color in the world is bright green.