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TIL that Mermaids were originally considered a symbol for Prostitution

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v7g4 TIL a recalled obesity drug, fenfluramine, had a remarkable effect on a boy with autism. Before taking fenfluramine, Joshua’s I.Q. was so low it could not be measured. After, he was able to read and do maths at a 4th grade level.
woL0E TIL about the XF-84H airplane, which was so loud it caused ground crew members to throw up.
VB9Bm TIL about verified “Veridical Perception” cases in near death experiences. People clinically dead with no heartbeat, breath, brain-waves recalled accurate details like conversations and surgical tools. All corroborated by doctors, nurses and records.
ADNwl TIL when a hippo's teeth are worn it will die of starvation
QJYZp TIL: SETI scientist received what they thought was a signal from an intelligent civilization that turned out to be coming from the microwave oven in the lunch room