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TIL that vitamin D is a hormone, not a vitamin.

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E1VWo TIL that the foul smelling odor of feces is due to high concentrations of the compound skatole (3-methylindole). The same compound in low concentrations has a flowery smell and is found in several flowers and essential oils, including those of orange blossoms and jasmine.
gr5YD TIL Apple had a mysterious zeroclick exploit affecting many of its products that went undetected for 4 years. When it was discovered it was largely unreported by the media
g8GL TIL that Supplimenting FBI Data from 1950-2005 Saying only 6% of Terrorist Attacks Were Committed by Muslims, Europol Released a Report Saying From 2006-2008, Less Than .5% Attacks Were Committed by Muslims.
5Vgpr TIL Pope Adrian IV was the only English Pope. Adian IV may have given King Henry II of England the Laudabiliter bull which gave Henry the Papal right to invade/rule Ireland, though the existence/legitimacy of the Laudabiliter is debated.
XAME TIL that during the depression era Hobos had a set of symbols that they would draw to warn other hobos about their surroundings.