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TIL: Scientists are finding that problems with mitochondria contributes to autism.

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nWrld TIL an apocryphal story states that the Roman Emperor Honorius was shocked upon the news of the 410 AD Sack of Rome. However, the emperor thought the news regarded one of his favorite pet chickens named Roma, and upon learning it was the city of Rome, the emperor breathed a heavy sigh of relief.
OGbpg TIL the most attended professional wrestling event ever is "Collision in Korea" held in Pyongyang, North Korea by World Championship Wrestling (WCW). After acquiring WCW, the WWE has not acknowledged or released the event on streaming services.
OoKW4 TIL that when flatworms go to space, they can grow two heads. Usually a flatworm will regrow its head and tail after they are cut off, but one with its head and tail removed regrew two heads and a second mouth. (The flatworm's mouth is located on its belly.)
R4A7 TIL in ancient Mesopotamia the Code of Hammurabi dictated that tavern owners, usually women, who watered down wine be sentenced to death by drowning.
pnK8 TIL that the Sahara is expected to become green again in 15000 years (17000 AD)