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TIL that scientists in San Diego, CA have successfully genetically modified certain cancer cells to destroy other ones, using antibody therapy. The modified cells are transformed into super-charged immune cells.

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8ePxX TIL the band Coven threatened to sue KISS' Gene Simmons when he attempted to trademark the "devil horns" gesture in 2017
jNDDN TIL Health Canada's Health Survey found that more than 85 % of Inuit preschoolers have cavities or other kinds of decay in eight of their baby teeth, on average. Almost 98 % Inuit adolescents have tooth decay and 73 % of older Inuit adults who were surveyed needed some kind of dental care
XDQ TIL American Airlines saved nearly $40,000 by eliminating one olive from the salad they served each passenger
wLmZ7 TIL that 'Greeble' is a name given to the texture applied to Sci-Fi spaceship models to make them appear more complex.
woobE TIL Ring Around the Rosie was more likely a flirting / courtship game and almost certainly had nothing to do with the Black Death.