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TIL That the funny bone (ulnar nerve) is the largest unprotected nerve in the body.

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ep5Dk TIL of Marcus McDilda, an American pilot who was captured two days after Hiroshima was bombed. He was tortured and interrogated about how many atomic bombs America had, and knowing nothing about their existence, lied and said America had 100 and would destroy Tokyo and Kyoto within several days.
KO7d9 TIL the actual definition of an "Influencer" is not one who influences life choices, but rather they influence their subscribers to buy a product, i.e. product placement for brand recognition.
DQBxj TIL that roosters have build in ear protection to prevent them from going deaf from their own crowing
ADAww TIL of Wilmer McLean, who’s house in Manassas, Virginia was in the 1st battle of Bull Run. He moved to Appomattox, Virginia, but 4 years later Robert E Lee surrendered to Ulysses S Grant in his living room. His properties had one of the first, and last encounters of the Civil War.
epjD TIL Redheads are twice as likely than those with other hair colors to avoid dental care, and require up to 20% more anesthesia than non-gingers