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TIL that people used to believe geese grew on trees

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BaND TIL that the use of the word “terrific” to mean “wonderful” dates only to 1888. Prior to that, it was a synonym for “horrific.”
nejg9 TIL two men broke into an abandoned hospital and stole a radioactive component of a teletherapy machine for scrap value. Over the next few days, they worked tirelessly to pry it open. Ultimately, 4 people were killed, and 249 others tested positive for high levels of radiation exposure.
YpYJ7 TIL How Humans Would Look If We Had Various Animals’ Bone Structures
9Y1Pr TIL: If your mask smells bad to you, you probably need to see a dentist. That's your own breath that you're smelling!
E1vNd TIL there is a correlation between toilet mold/rings and diabetes due to high blood sugar levels which causes the body to release glucose through the urinal stream, therefore giving more fuel for mold growth.