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TIL of the Genain quadruplets. Four identical quadruplet sisters born in 1930 who all developed schizophrenia, suggesting a strong genetic component to schizophrenia.

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69B78 TIL that the precursor to LASIK, Radial Keratotomy, where operations to correct vision would be done “manually with a blade”, often led to many issues, such as vision loss and infection because the incision remains open indefinitely. "It is well documented that RK incisions never completely heal..."
ZplrQ TIL the “Tylenol murders” were the driving force behind tamper-resistant packaging for over-the-counter meds
aw0dM TIL More people died fighting on the Eastern Front than in all other fighting across the globe during World War II.
QQyE TIL females have spontaneous swelling of the clitoris during sleep or when waking up, which is equivalent to morning wood in males.
69RBl TIL that Emma Gibson, conceived in 1992 and frozen as an embryo, was born in 2017.