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pQxb TIL: A koi named Hanako was the oldest know captive fish. When she died in 1977 she was determined to be 226 years old. Not only was she older than the United States, she also predated the European discovery of Australia by 19 years.
6EMpm TIL There are "non-sterile" topical antiseptics (skin sanitizers)
1aBRP TIL there is a very rare type of insomnia when you just don't sleep. This leads to insanity and death within 18 months.
a97A TIL spiral staircases in medieval times wound in a clockwise direction (from the ascender’s point of view) to place attacking swordsmen (who were most often right-handed) at a disadvantage
N71NP TIL the Woolworths store in Australia is unconnected to the historic brand in the UK and the US. The name was registered by the Sydney founders as a dare to see if it would be allowed. Despite the brand name being well established overseas it was available in New South Wales.