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TIL that a toxin in bee venom called melittin may prevent HIV. Melittin can kill HIV by poking holes into the virus's protective envelope. Bee stings may also ease pain caused by rheumatoid arthritis. Scientists found that molecules in bee venom increase your body's level of glucocorticoid, an anti-

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NADE TIL there is a valid legal defense against harassment charges known as the Equal Opportunity Asshole or Equal Opportunity Jerk defense in which the accused proves themselves to be an asshole to everyone without discrimination
698n7 TIL of Aldgate Pump, a historic water pump held as marking the start of London’s East End. Long famed for its “sparkling, agreeable” water, it was later found that this rich mineral taste came from the flesh and bones of nearby cemeteries leeching into the water. The tainted water killed hundreds.
aXYL TIL Circus Peanuts are Banana Flavored
J1pY4 TIL Craigslist generates over $600 million in revenue annually with only 50 employees.
yVdkl TIL that having a small amount of insulation on a cylinder (like a pipe or water heater) can actually make it lose heat faster than if it were entirely uninsulated. This is known as the critical thickness of insulation. Having more than the critical thickness makes the heat transfer rate go down.