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TIL about a rare trait called snatiation (sneezing + satiation). This trait is characterized by uncontrollable sneezing after eating a meal to fullness.

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xVOyg TIL About the diving horses of Atlantic City. From the mid 1880's until 1978! the (mostly female) riders would ride their horse up a ramp some 60 ft high to plummet into a small pool.
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