Post * 4Gja — Curious Curator

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Today I learned Steve Jobs used his money to take an organ from a more deserving person.

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M7kNW Today I learned about the Heslington Brain, the oldest found preserved brain as it is over 2,600 years old

wYK6 TIL the helicopter takedown in “live free or Die Hard” was done by launching an actual car into an actual helicopter (outer shell) with only CGI used to add debris and explosions

5Y9dR TIL: The wings of dragonflies prevent bacterial growth due to their natural structure. The surfaces of their wings are covered in nanopillars making them look like a bed of nails. When bacteria come into contact with these surfaces, their cell membranes get ripped apart immediately.

EgEB7 TIL Puppy Water was a moisturising cosmetic used in 1600’s, the recipe was Sallet Oil 4 pound, 2 Puppy-dogs newly whelped, Earthworms washed in white Wine 1 pound; boil the Whelps til they fall in pieces then put in the worms a while after strain it, add 3 ounces of Cypress Turpentine.

eM0k TIL the phone number for the Canadian government is 1-800-O-Canada