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TIL Michelangelo painted a hidden self-portrait on a fresco inside the Sistine Chapel--as the remains of the flayed skin of St. Bartholomew

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OoJp1 TIL that parts of Russia and Alaska are only separated by 2.5 mi (4.02 km).
69oKl TIL about OCD vs. OPCD. If you think you're overly neat friend is OCD, chances are they're actually OCPD.
ANOgl TIL the word “Atom” is derived from the Greek word “Atomos” meaning “uncuttable”. It was first proposed by philosopher Democritus about 400 B.C.
JYyKj TIL the the chemical formula of the salt that makes solid cheese smooth and creamy spells out NaCHO.
NOAM TIL the Dalai Lama said, “If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you, it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun.”