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TIL of Dr. Krueger who discovered that sections of our brain can fall asleep while remaining conscious.

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WbpN TIL there is a book titled “Everything Men Know About Women” by Alan Francis It is filled with over 100 blank pages and has sold over 1 million copies
D1jye TIL a Polynesian man named Tupaia drew an incredibly accurate map for Captain Cook, but it was misunderstood to be badly made and unusable. The map puzzled people for centuries until some researchers finally figured out how to use it correctly.
mx51E TIL North Koreans must abide by one of 28 approved haircuts. Unmarried women must have short hair, but married woman have many more options. The hair of young men should be less than 2 inches long, older men can go as long as 2¾ long
Lk60p TIL boxing sensation Floyd Mayweather, who has a net worth in excess of $400 million, is functionally illiterate.
d8vAr TIL polar bears have learned to hunt beluga whales, something that's only been seen in the last few decades.