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TIL: The anatomy of the clitoris was not determined until 1998

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Z86EB TIL Introverts prefer to use a different neurotransmitter called acetylcholine (rather than dopamine as used by extroverts). Like dopamine, acetylcholine is also linked to pleasure; but it powers our abilities inwards, i.e to think deeply, reflect, and focus intensely on one thing for a long time.
8aYg4 TIL. Inhabitants of Hamburg, Germany are known as Hamburgers
kYld TIL There is an edible tree with 7x more vitamin C than Oranges, 4x more Calcium than milk, 3x more Potassium than bananas, 4x the Vitamin A of Carrots and 2x the Protein of yogurt. And it can also be used to effectively purify water (more info in comments)
oB6e8 TIL With an Avg. Elevation of 12700 Feet , the greater 'La Paz' Metropolitan Area in Bolivia is the Highest Urban Center in the World with a population of over 2.1 million & is approx. 300 feet taller than Mt. Fuji in Japan!
JYDeV TIL that Mr. Rogers was a vegetarian, a ordained minister, and a recipient of the presidential medal of freedom.