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TIL: In December 2024, a single mutation known as Q226L was found to enhance the ability of H5N1 ('bird flu') to infect human cells, particularly in the respiratory tract. Previously, at least three mutations were thought to be required for the virus to infect people and spread between them.

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abwM TIL the Rolex brand became widely known after a woman swam across the english channel wearing one in 1927. After the 15 hour swim the Rolex Oyster she had worn was still working perfectly.
BrJ6r TIL: The Uniform Time act allows states to be except from daylight savings time, or observe it normally. It does not allow for States to observe permanent daylight savings time, a measure that has been passed by 6 States.
gr8PA TIL that there was a niche of traditional Japanese art that consisted of a series of paintings showing the decomposition of a human body — and it was made for contemplation
eV5n TIL that when Col. “Chappie” James was Vice Wing Commander under legendary ace Col. Robin Olds during the Vietnam War, they were known as “BlackMan & Robin.”
GDj5 TIL in 1999 the legal and historical record of Martin Luther King assassination was changed when his family won a civil suit proving with evidence that the CIA and a restaurant owner were responsible for the death of Mr. King and not James Earl Ray who was actually convicted.