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TIL that 'Killing Season' (or 'July Effect' in USA) is a period of increased medical complications due to graduate doctors beginning residency.

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OGJ44 TIL: There is a National Toy Hall of Fame, which recognizes toys and games which has sustained popularity and influence. As of 2023, 85 toys have been enshrined such as Barbie, Lego, the Frisbee, a cardboard box, the Game Boy, Chess, and a stick.
X0V4r TIL a man died two years ago in Florida searching for a frisbee in a pond when an alligator killed him
QNZyk TIL Sony sold its waterproof Walkmans in a bottle of water to prove it was really water proof!
gnLL TIL that “Day of the Doctor”, Doctor Who 50th aniversary special, will be in the Guiness Book for being the most broadcasted TV show: 94 countries, broadcasted it on TV or in cinemas.
wLA0J TIL there are HUNDREDS OF BILLIONS OF LOCUST SWARMING EAST AFRICA!!!!