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TIL We only know so much about Leonardo da Vinci's anatomy work basically because of several ADHD hords and projects.

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nW7aP TIL that when the Martini originated a century ago, the ratio of gin to vermouth was 2:1. Today the typical ratio is 6:1 or higher