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TIL that when the doctor diagnoses you with patellofemoral pain syndrome, it just means that your knee hurts and the doctor isn't sure of the cause.

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yVJnM TIL 'Happy Birthday' by Stevie Wonder was written in honour of MLK Jr, and was used with success to campaign for the establishment of January 15th, King's birthday, as a national holiday.
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