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TIL that the widely spread rumor of Michael Jackson bleaching his skin is false. He was diagnosed with Vitiligo and suffered depigmentation as a result.

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0dEL5 TIL that if you tilt your head forward instead of backward, it’s easier to swallow a pill.
7aeZ TIL there is a vampire-like disease that can cause your nails to grow long and tear off, your teeth to sharpen like fangs and your skin–in some cases–to turn pale and easily bruise and scab in the sunlight.
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