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TIL that some Canadian universities give an Iron Ring to engineering graduates "as a symbol and reminder of the obligations and ethics associated with their profession."

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PYkng TIL Ug99 is a plant fungus that may threat worldwide wheat production in the future. It has the potential to cause a massive global famine since it causes up to 100% crop losses. So far, it has been detected in 22 countries in Asia and Africa.
WBNA TIL Bill Gates’ mother was part of IBM’s board of directors and helped him get the crucial deal to sell DOS which would put Microsoft on the map.
kORe TIL the chills you get when listening to music are caused by the release of dopamine in your body.
69M7X TIL that a company in Kentucky is Making Wood from hemp. Hempwood is made from compressed hemp stalks and a soy based glue. It is natural, sustainable and harder than white oak. It can be used for all sorts of things, including furniture and flooring.
r8ew TIL that a wildlife photographer was able to survive a black mamba bite without antivenom, as the bite hit an artery in his leg and caused a torrent of blood to come spurting out, expelling the venom from the wound.