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TIL there is more genetic diversity among those from the African continent than the rest of the world

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kLK5 TIL there is an island in Norway that lies at 68° north - well within the Arctic circle - that has an extreme temperature anomaly. Summers are warm and winter temperatures rarely pass below the freezing point.
QJGXE TIL there are 18 movies in the Air Bud cinematic Universe, only five less than there are movies in Marvel's
QJXGa TIL- The Institute of Cytology and Genetics in Siberia has a 'Monument to the laboratory mouse', to commemorate all the mice that have been sacrificed in the name of science.
0wDmp TIL Industrial designer Sara Little Turnbull was hired in 1958 by 3M to design a new bra cup. She ended up designing the N95 respirator.
VMEA8 TIL that nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, was first used as a recreational party drug by Britain's wealthy class in the 1700s before it was ever utilized for medical reasons