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TIL that the presence of a hair growing out of a mole may indicate that the spot is actually healthy and noncancerous.

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D1GJD TIL that Non-Muslims are forbidden to enter Mecca
AyK4 TIL after Rick James died, his autopsy found alprazolam, diazepam, bupropion, citalopram, hydrocodone, digoxin, chlorpheniramine, methamphetamine, and cocaine in his blood.
x64Eg TIL in 2019 an intern unearthed a 2,000-yr-old silver Roman dagger (still in its sheath) in the grave of a soldier at an archaeological site in Germany. It was nearly unrecognizable due to centuries of corrosion, but a 9-month restoration revealed a "spectacularly ornamented" 13-inch blade & sheath.
x60xw TIL that "tit for tat" is not just a saying, but also a highly effective strategy in conflict resolution, which involves being nice, forgiving, provocable, and clear. It won two "prisoner's dilemma" tournaments by simply cooperating first, then subsequently mirroring their opponent's previous move.
OGE14 TIL that Fabio got hit in the face by a goose while on a rollercoaster in 1999.