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TIL: Scientists can take neurons from the skin and graft them into the brain. These neurons become fully functional and integrated into the brain.

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Bg8rr TIL: The Dale which went from "the car of the future" to a bizarre con in 4 years.
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16MAV TIL that, until 1998, a Member of Parliament had wear a top hat to raise a point of order in the House of Commons.
grvg4 TIL The lead singer of the Gin Blossoms was forced out of the band due to addictions issues, and the record company withheld $15k owed to him until he signed over most his royalties. Shortly after the band scored a hit single with one his songs. He committed suicide a few months later.
7rbQb TIL that before 2005 at Washington Reagan National Airport, 30 minutes prior to landing or following takeoff, passengers were required to remain seated. If anyone stood up, the aircraft was to be diverted to Dulles under military escort and the person standing would be detained and questioned