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DDbv TIL D.B. Cooper researchers (the only successful airline hijacking in U.S. history) in recent years, using SEM, lifted microscopic particles of pure titanium from the tie he left onboard (rarely used in 1971), narrowing the possible suspects from millions to 100s.
W7ZgN TIL that the PH levels in the skin on your hands and your face is slightly more acidic than the rest of your body, which is a form of natural protection against harmful bacteria.
awGbA TIL male menstruation used to be a belief in some cultures where the Schistosoma parasites were endemic.
EB1V TIL an error of Costa Rica’s border on Google Maps led to an invasion of Costa Rica by the army of Nicaragua. Google responded, saying that their Maps “shouldn’t be used as a reference to decide military actions between countries”.
KRkG TIL the United Kingdom has a “right to roam” which allows public access for walking & leisure to mountains, moors, heaths and downs that are privately owned.