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TIL Galen argued that the liver must be the primary organ of the body because of its role in the production of the humours. The word for "liver" was often substituted for “heart” in ancient Greek poetry, in phrases like "hit in the liver"

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9w44G TIL indigenous bolivians in the Andes have evolved to be arsenic resistant due the strong presence of AS3MT enzyme in their bodies that can metabolize the toxic element which is naturally found in drinking water.
5YObQ TIL that in 1939 20,000 Americans met in Madison Square Garden, then rallied in support of Hitler and the Nazis.
d8YjB TIL During the 1920s and 30s, Chrysotile was used and marketed as "artificial snow". It was sold under the brand names of "White Magic", "Pure White", and "Snow Drift". Another name for Chrysotile is White Asbestos.
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7rRJb TIL that the Philippine Aerospace Development Corp. was abolished after 45 years for failing to develop a single aircraft.