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TIL: That anesthesiologists, neuroscientists and researchers dont really know how anesthesia works.

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RaXw TIL water was almost banned in Aliso Viejo, California because of the dihydrogen monoxide hoax
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4kMvN TIL Rock paper scissors originates from Jan-ken, a Japanese variation of a Chinese game imported to Japan in the 17th century, which had a slug, frog and snake. The modern version was created in the late 19th century and spread beyond East Asia as Japan increased contact with the west
jNMYa TIL Sushi is the vinegared rice, not the raw fish (or other) that comes when you order it.
nWXR9 TIL of the Cycloped, a "train" entered into the Rainhill Trials, a competition between engineers to design the most efficient locomotive. It consisted of a horse on treadmill, could only reach speeds of 5 MPH, and was disqualified after it fell through the platform.