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TIL that measles can wipe out the body's immune system "memory" of other diseases for years.

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KYBG TIL: Sweden made slavery illegal as early as 1337
XWa6 TIL the difference between herbs and spices: herbs come from the leaf of a plant, while spices come from other parts such as roots, bark and seeds. So cilantro is an herb (coriander leaf) while coriander is a spice (coriander seed).
voox TIL in Denmark there are facilities called “fix rooms” letting addicts inject certain type of drugs under supervision.
7roGr TIL in 2009 Nine women were rescued from what they thought was a Big Brother reality show house but turned out to be a criminal organization.
Wke7X TIL harmless bacteria called Pseudomonas and Proteus can make your dogs paws smell like popcorn and corn chips.