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TIL that proteins in oyster blood can enhance antibiotic effectiveness up to 32-fold against drug-resistant bacteria.

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VMrKG TIL: Historically, monarchs in East Asia would use two alternative titles: internally they claimed to be “emperors”, but in dealing with China they called themselves “kings” to avoid offending the Chinese.
5wDk TIL the Adidas and Puma clothing companies were founded by two brothers who feuded until their deaths. (Bonus: they were both members of the Nazi party).
NXODP TIL that in the United States flamethrowers are legal in most of the country, with exception to Maryland’s full ban and California requiring a permit from the State Fire Marshal.
PYjLV TIL: About the Nazi's Lebensborn program which served to raised racially pure Aryan babies. They also kidnapped "perfect" babies from foreign nations and even dyed the hair of some of them. A famous Lebensborn baby eventually became a member of ABBA.
8ABP TIL that Apple does not have a trademark on the “i” prefix.