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TIL that most Asians suffer from lactose intolerance and that humans in general become lactose intolerant after weaning. It’s only with the advent of agriculture that some races were able to properly digest milk and other dairy products even if they’re already adults.

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QNRwk TIL that Ringo Starr changed the lyrics of "With a Little Help From My Friends" because he feared audiences would throw tomatoes at him. The lyrics were "What would you do if I sang out of tune? Would you stand up and throw tomatoes at me?"
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