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TIL ‘Old-Person Smell’ was confirmed by scientists as real, along with distinct young- and middle-aged-person smells.

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oB6EY TIL about Jerry and Marge Selbee, who were able to win millions from the Michigan and Massachusetts lotteries, due to determining a certain type of game having a positive expected value, when played correctly.
Wk1kN TIL that name of The Three Musketeers candy bar was inspired by three different flavored pieces in each package (chocolate, strawberry and vanilla). Rising costs and WW2 restrictions on sugar led to consolidation into a single chocolate bar.
Qymp TIL that at Appalachian law school there was a shooting that took place in 2002 where the gunman was cornered by two students who had guns at the time.
Ypj97 TIL There’s over a dozen species of kangaroo that live in trees.
6ERam TIL in 2005 a woman in Arkansas survived hitting parking lot asphalt face-first during her first solo jump after her main chute failed and reserve malfunctioned, only to learn during surgery that she was pregnant. The baby also survived.