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TIL That Sir Isaac Newton died a virgin at the age of 84
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TIL The world’s population has almost stopped growing. The world’s fertility rate is 2.36 births per woman. 2.33 births per woman is necessary for population replacement.
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TIL of Stendhal syndrome which is a psychosomatic disorder that causes rapid heartbeat, dizziness, fainting, confusion and even hallucinations when an individual is exposed to an experience of great personal significance, particularly viewing art.
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TIL Canada has limits on how many coins you can use in a payment until the coins are no longer considered legal tender. (ex: Limit of $25 in $1 coins, $40 in $2 coins)
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TIL that Vlad the Impaler stopped payment of tributes to the Turks. Turkish ambassadors went to Vlad, demanding immediate payment. Vlad, hearing that they were not prepared to remove their turbans as a mark of respect while in his presence, had the turbans nailed to their heads.
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TIL After the 5th decade of life, there begins a noticeable reduction in body hair especially in the legs and the reason is unknown