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TIL that in addition to the human microbiome, humans also harbour a 'virome' - a collection of persistent viruses.

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PYYVZ TIL that the British captured an American ship, set it on fire, and sailed it over the Niagara Falls.
9YjpX TIL American country music is one of the most popular music genres in Nigeria
JYDRQ TIL: The Saturn V was black and white because the pattern would make it obvious if the rocket rolled in flight.
Lkgpp TIL Japanese train drivers and conductors purposely point at all the signs they pass as a way to keep focus and prevent accidents. The technique is called shisa kanko and has been in use for more than 100 years.
Zjpo TIL Louisiana is the only state in the US whose civil law is based not on English common law, but rather Roman Law originating in Europe.