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TIL in addition to cows and deer, there are prion-caused spongiform encephalopathies for minks, camels, ostriches, oryxes, nyalas, and cats

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mxgjE TIL the most fertile woman in history, a Mrs. Vassilyev, gave birth to 69 children
pXk4 TIL of malariotherapy. The treatment consisted of injecting patients who had developed psychosis as a result of late-stage syphilis with blood from soldiers with malaria. It actually worked and won the Nobel Prize in 1927.
dmNj TIL Atheists are banned from holding public office by the constitutions of 7 states. Arkansas, Maryland, Mississippi, Texas, Tennessee, South Carolina, & North Carolina: “The following persons shall be disqualified for office: First, any person who shall deny the being of Almighty God.” ART IV,Sec 8
0wrbj TIL rice does not need to grow underwater — paddies are flooded to control weeds — Today a System of Rice Intensification is practised in 20 countries that has greater yields, using 30-60% less water.
BN5k TIL The Roman Emperor Calligula was assassinated by his head body guard after making one too many gay jokes.