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TIL that every “peace symbol” you see has a meaning that has been lost on many people– it was originally designed by combining the semaphore letters “N” and “D,” which stood for Nuclear Disarmament.

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N7YkM TIL that you're not supposed to rinse with water straight after toothbrushing as it'll wash away the concentrated fluoride in the remaining toothpaste. This dilutes it and reduces its preventative effects.
7rBnX TIL of Kiritimati (Christmas) Island in the Central Pacific Ocean- population: 6500. Its villages are named London, Paris, Poland, and Banana.
9Y6KG TIL the tree planted in memory of George Harrison, lead guitarist of The Beatles, died after being infested by beetles.
8nRG TIL there is a expiration date system on cosmetics
691ml TIL - The first and second verse of The Beatles song “A Day in the Life” were inspired by the real death of friend and Guinness family heir Tara Browne.