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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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KO7GQ TIL the oldest evidence of humans in the Americas was found less than four months ago, and was several thousands of years older than previously thought
ZKDB TIL that wasp spray is considered to be a more effective self-defense tool than pepper spray. It is cheap, easy to find, can shoot up to 20 ft away from the intended target, is highly accurate, and has the same desired effect when sprayed in the eyes.
6pvW TIL that when the Gregorian calendar was implemented in 1582, Thursday 4 October was followed by Friday 15 October, to adjust to the new calendar.
Oxea TIL Verge magazine paid a technology writer to spend one year without going online in order to discover “what the internet has done to me over the years”. In that time he wrote half a novel, lost 15 pounds, and found the lack of constant stimulation drove him to do things he cared about
grw4y TIL that while Alexander the Great conquered the known world, he never attempted to attack the city-state of Sparta.