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TIL: The President of the USA is forbidden to fly in the V-22 Osprey as it is too dangerous

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NX5yQ TIL of Kangri cancer, a squamous-cell carcinoma of the skin, found only in Kashmir in the northwest of the Indian subcontinent, due to the use of a kanger, a ceramic pot covered with wicker-work, carried for warmth during cold weather. It develops from erythema ab igne, AKA hot water bottle rash.
0dwkv TIL different colors of wax used for sealing letters represent the contents of the letter.
aBNZ TIL that Switzerland shot down both Allied and Axis aircraft during WWII
699dm TIL self checkouts can recognise produce items and they give you a list to choose from based on what they ‘see’
69eAJ TIL that the ancient Egyptians believed in over 1,400 different gods and goddesses, each with their own unique responsibilities and powers