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TIL that several countries outside of the U.S call American football "Gridiron"

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g8w8 Til that Roman Emperor Nero is the most decorated Olympian. With 1,808 wins.
XvLX TIL a former Texas nurse poisoned and killed up to 46 children and was sentenced to over 150 years in prison. She will be released in 2017 to prevent prison crowding.
YplYA TIL Why do I poop after eating. Gastrocolic reflex is a reaction the body has to eating food in varying intensities. When food hits your stomach, our body releases hormones. These hormones tell your colon to contract to move food through your colon and out of your body. It makes room for more food.
x6oxo TIL Japan is considered a "super-aged" nation since more than 20% of the population is over 65
rNEV1 TIL Einstein’s brain was stolen by a doctor during the autopsy after his death. The doctor kept it for 50 years, gave pieces of it to colleagues and kept it in a closet