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TIL that the maggot was the first animal approved by the FDA as a medical device. Maggots are very effective in cleaning dead tissue, disinfecting open wounds and stimulating healthy tissue growth.

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PYAye TIL the Emperor of Japan is personally bankrolling his nation's search for Ununennium, chemical element 119.
xVEj0 TIL that when the US military tried segregating the pubs in Bamber Bridge in 1943, the local Englishmen instead decided to hang up "Black soldiers only" signs on all pubs as protest
XVPk TIL: That a third of people have a “Photic sneeze reflex” where they sneeze when they are exposed to a bright light.
Wknro TIL Suchetha Satish, a 16 yr old, sang in 120 languages for 7 hours and 20 minutes straight, earning a Guinness World Record.
QJKKe TIL In 1937 in The Soviet Union, Stalin's name was mentioned at a Meeting. Everyone Rushed to Ovation and Began Clapping. However, Nobody dared to be the 1st to Stop Clapping. The Ovation Lasted 11 Minutes. The Factory Director became too Tired and stopped. He was Sentenced 10 years in Gulag.