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TIL that sitting for long periods, especially without drinking coffee, significantly raises the risk of death from all causes and cardiovascular disease. This underscores the importance of reducing sedentary time and considering coffee consumption for better health.

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4Xbew TIL if the Queen pops her handbag on the table at dinner, it reportedly means she wants dinner to end within the next five minutes. If it goes on the floor, rumour has it, she's tired of the conversation and wants to be whisked off quickly by her lady-in-waiting.
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