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RPm1 TIL that Plan B doesn’t work on women weighing over 176Lb (79Kg) or after ovulation.
a8VEo TIL: about a derecho, which is a widespread, long-lived, straight line wind storm that is associated with a fast-moving group of severe thunderstorms known as a mesoscale convective system. They are very dangerous and can cause hurricane and tornado-force winds, heavy rains, and flash floods.
9wpRG TIL of the Stockholm Bloodbath, an event occuring after the Danish king Christian II was coronated. With his victory, the aristocracy demanded economic compensation. Nearly 100 aristocrats were killed, with blood running in the streets from all the beheadings.
J1npB TIL 10-20% of the world's population have allergies to cats or dogs. Even other animals, such as rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, ferrets and horses, can cause allergy symptoms.
1ayPP TIL Vanilla Beans Don’t All Taste Like Vanilla