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TIL that Uranium is the heaviest element in nature.

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MeXp0 TIL there are 5 parasitologists who wrote and are giving away a free textbook on human parasite to everyone because they want to increase awareness/ help cure many preventable diseases.
9RwQ TIL Before Stephen King’s first novel “Carrie” was accepted for publication, he threw his draft into the trash after becoming discouraged with his progress. However, his wife retrieved the manuscript and encouraged him to finish it.
mx6Lx TIL, Mr Rogers once had his car stolen. The evening news reported that Mr. Rogers car had been stolen. The next day, it was back in the same spot with a note that said, “Sorry, we didn’t know it was yours.”
Eg9nP TIL: Slaves made up 65% of South Carolina's population in 1720.
Kx5G TIL the word “emoji” has no connection to “emotion.” It comes from japanese “e-,” meaning picture, and “moji,” meaning “character.”