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TIL in 1994 toxic fumes from a dying woman’s blood caused an ER to be entirely evacuated, with 23 of the 37 staff sick, 5 of whom were hospitalized themselves, one in intensive care for two weeks.

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LkLVP TIL that in the same way helium can make your voice go high-pitched by breathing helium, you can make your voice go deep by breathing Sulfur hexafluoride
ANRPn TIL about Belphegor's prime, 1000000000000066600000000000001, a palindromic prime number with 666 at its heart and 13 zeros on either side. It was named after one of the Princes of Hell, who was charged with helping people make ingenious inventions and discoveries.
0GPN TIL in 1880 the age of consent in Delaware was 7.
jNAGE TIL that in January 1896 the first ever speeding ticket was given out. The driver,Walter Arnold, was going 8mph when the law only permitted cars to go at 2mph
VMMjB TIL that nearly half of ADHD cases in young girls may go unnoticed as they are less likely to exhibit the most well-known traits of the condition, such as having a hard time concentrating, poor organizational skills, and forgetfulness; none of which are traditionally linked to ‘hyperactivity’.