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TIL the ISS has port and starboard lights!

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W7RGo TIL that constipation often comes down to a muscular movement change. Potassium deficiency (among other reasons) can cause the digestive system’s muscle contractions (peristalsis) to slowdown, food doesn’t progress along as usual and then…constipation.
W1eB TIL that the strongest vagina belongs to a middle-ages Russian mom, who is able to lift 30 pounds with only her vaginal sphincter muscles
m1leO TIL that between 1718 and 1775 over 52,000 convicts were transported from the British Isles to America, mainly to Maryland and Virginia, to be sold as slaves to the highest bidder. Transported convicts made up a quarter of the British immigrants to colonial America in the 18th century.
Eg9Yo TIL that both of Dr.Dre's verses on "Forgot About Dre" were written by Eminem.
9YOdB TIL the dragon snake's most notable feature is their unusual skin with 3 rows of enlarged, keeled scales running down its back resembling the backs of some crocodilians. When threatened, this non-venomous snake stiffens its body into a straight line. It is native to SE Asia and mainly eat frogs.