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TIL water isn't wet.

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NPGP TIL that the molecules which produce the smell of lemons and oranges are mirror images somehow our nose knows the difference!
jNdmQ TIL: The 'world's blackest paint' is licensed exclusively to the artist Anish Kapoor. In retaliation Stuart Semple was incensed when Kapoor bought the exclusive rights – so he made what he says is a blacker one available for everyone besides Kapoor.
enOE TIL Many people killed in crowd disasters die standing up
XxGr TIL that prior to 2013, the first in line for the United Kingdom throne was the oldest son, even if he had an older sister. Now the heir is the eldest child, regardless of their gender.
8aK4K TIL ma'at represents the ethical and moral principle that every Egyptian citizen was expected to follow throughout their daily lives. They were expected to act with honor and truth in matters that involve family, the community, the nation, the environment, and the gods.