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TIL that getting a bone marrow transplant from someone with a food allergy can transfer the allergy to the transplant recipient.

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4wMg TIL that in 1976, Margaret Hamilton reprised her role as the Wicked Witch of the West on an episode of Sesame Street. Children were found to be “exceptionally attentive” during the scenes with the witch. Due to concerned parents, the episode was only shown once. There are no existing copies today.
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