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TIL the genetic imprint from traumatic experiences carries through at least two generations in mice

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vPdY8 TIL that you are allowed to bring your toaster as a carry-on when flying. There is a specific rule about bread machines being allowed through airport security and on the plane as long as the size of the toaster is appropriate.
nLPB TIL a defense lawyer sat a random person at the defendant’s table. When the prosecution’s only witness, a police officer, was asked to point to the defendant in the room, the cop pointed to the man at the defense table. The real client was declared not guilty; the defense lawyer was held in contempt
jN6ma TIL that it is not possible to resign from the UK Parliament. To "resign", a Member requests that the Queen appoint him/her as "Royal Steward" of a manor (with no duties or pay). Working for Queen while serving in Parliament is illegal, and so by doing this, the Member is ejected from Parliament.
0dgGv TIL that if you sing "I did it my way" poorly a karaoke bar in the Philippines, someone might kill you. It has happened six times so far.
JY09B TIL That Rolling Stone magazine named Aretha Franklin as the greatest singer of all time