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TIL: That 80% of strokes are preventable.

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krxe TIL that ketchup is an example of a non-Newtonian liquid meaning it’s viscosity is not constant. This explains why it is hard to get out of the bottle on the first try, it thins the more is it messed with.
0dXLL TIL Over 90% of Saudi arabia early Islamic heritage was gradually destroyed after the formation of the wahabist movement. which had an extreme stance against venerating of grave and structures associated with pious people of old as they believe it to be an idolatrous act (the ultimate sin in Islam)
WkrL TIL Neptune’s moon Triton will one day be destroyed by the gravitational forces of Neptune and the resulting debris will give Neptune a ring system similar to Saturn.
RbN7 TIL The Show “Dirty Jobs” is Being Cancelled to Make Room for Shows like “Amish Mafia”. I don’t want to live on this planet anymore.
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