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TIL George Takei hires writers to contribute posts to his Facebook account

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5Yrrn TIL scientists say that parents shouldn’t discourage their kids from eating boogers based on findings that snot consumption is good for overall health: snot contains a rich reservoir of good bacteria, and eating it can strengthen the body’s immune system & prevent bacteria from sticking to teeth
gr8pW TIL about the Sulfanilamide Elixir Tragedy: In 1937, a pharmaceutical company in the US marketed a new antibiotic, sulfanilamide, in a sweet-tasting liquid form. The elixir contained a toxic chemical solvent, diethylene glycol, which caused the deaths of over 100 people, many of whom were children.
BrQD TIL One gallon (4 liters) of gasoline has about 31 million calories.
E1j9X TIL about Emma Morano. She was born November 29, 1899, and died on April 15, 2017. She was the last living person to be born in the 1800s.
W7ED9 TIL of "The Dip", a 50/50 solution of white vinegar and hydrogen peroxide used to clean lead off of suppressors and other firearm parts. The resulting chemical reaction dissolves the lead into lead acetate, which can cause lead poisoning from simple contact with the dermis (skin).