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TIL that Elizabeth Taylor had not only violet tinted irises, but also a mutation causing her to have double the amount of eyelashes.

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awxrb TIL that tampons expire (~5 years) and can cause severe side effects when used.
E1anW TIL Oklahoma has the highest rate of childhood trauma in the US, measured using the ACE test. The aftereffects of this are seen in levels of incarceration, deaths by heart disease, divorce, and more. An ACE score of just 2/10 can increase future risk of social and physical struggles.
VBGRB TIL the soft drink 7 Up initially contained lithium citrate, a mood-stabilizing drug. It was a key selling point until 1948 when the FDA banned lithium from beer and drinks. 7 Up was originally called 7 Up Lithiated Lemon Soda.
O8ba TIL there is a 3,000 mile biking/hiking trail under construction that will connect Canada to the Florida Keys.
gMBoL TIL: In Germany, John and Jane Doe are known as Max and Erika Mustermann. (9:18 on video)