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TIL scientists still don't know how Acetaminophen works to relieve pain and reduce inflammation

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VNZ TIL Jimmy Carter saved beer by deregulating the entire beer industry
Yaov TIL that in 1997 for April Fools, many comic strip artists switched comics and each drew another one’s comic. It was called the Great Comic Strip Switcharoo.
loGV TIL Jimi Hendrix’s “Fire” was inspired when the band went to bass player, Noel Redding’s mother’s house. Jimi said “Let me stand next to your fire” so he could warm up. The family dog was laying in front of the fire, which is where the line, “Move over Rover, and let Jimi take over.” comes from.
j61oa TIL In early 2000 there's a blind guy named Brice Mellen who became a pro at video games like Mortal Kombat and Soul Caliber 2 just by listening to the sounds, beating anyone who dared challenge him.
rReJw TIL that Shrek 2 competed for the Palme d'Or, grossed $919.8 million worldwide to become the highest-grossing film of 2004, and had its soundtrack appear on the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 200.