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TIL A 10-year LAPD veteran quit her job to become a prostitute

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Z858D TIL of Project X-Ray. This cancelled World War 2 weapon, when deployed, would disperse Mexican free-tailed bats carrying small incendiary bombs. The bats would then roost onto buildings before igniting. It was intended to be used in Japan, were many buildings were made of wood and paper.
M7rX0 TIL Stress hormones can inhibit a process called anoikis, which kills diseased cells and prevents them from spreading. Chronic stress also increases the production of certain growth factors that increase your blood supply. This can speed the development of cancerous tumors.
woAJo TIL Hawaii is the only state in the US to have a single school district and no local school boards.
9Yp06 TIL Scatman John had a severe stutter throughout his life, this is what led him to add the crazy vocals to his song that ultimately made him famous
E1AxW TIL the sausage McMuffin is actually made of beef and not pork.