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TIL that architecture was a field of mathematics in much of the ancient world and many of the best know ancient buildings were designed by mathematicians

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GBd4 TIL of Williams syndrome, a rare genetic condition characterized by a distinctive cheerful and endearing personality, heightened social skills and friendliness, but poor visuo-spatial ability and heart problems.
LkmWp TIL that the World Rubik's Cube Championships, was first held in 1982, won by American, Minh Thai in 22.95 seconds. Germany’s Philipp Weyer won in 2019 with a time of 6.74 seconds
ANLV7 TIL That the September 1984 issue of Penthouse featuring Vanessa Williams is illegal to own since that month's centerfold was a then unknown Traci Lords.
VBgBQ TIL Chi-Chi's caused the largest hepatitis A outbreak in U.S. history
N701E TIL That the urine from a diabetic contains so much sugar that it can be purified and made into whiskey.