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TIL that the syndrome of sneezing when under the sun is called ACHOO (Autosomal Dominant Compelling Helio-Ophthalmic Outburst Syndrome) (or just photic sneeze reflex)

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R55Yl TIL Mississippi in 1984 was the last state to sign the amendment allowing women to vote.
wooOE TIL that when Vincent Price agreed to do the voice work for Thriller he was given a choice between taking a percentage of the album proceeds or being paid a flat $20K. He chose the $20K
0dN51 TIL The Moon recedes away from Earth at roughly the same speed as fingernail growth (3.78cm/year)
WrML TIL that a middle school-er won an award for her science project, which found that on average 70% of the ice that comes from fast food restaurants is dirtier than toilet water.
YpEx TIL no red dwarf star has ever died. Every single one formed since the beginning of time is still alive.