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TIL that in the early 20th century it was believed that submerging yourself for 30 hours inside a decomposing whale would releave rheumatism arthritis for up to a year.

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5Y64k TIL that Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) accounts for one-third of infant deaths in America. It occurs more often on weekends and 33% more on New Year’s Day. Infants whose caretakers drink alcohol are twice as likely to die from SIDS.
9wlaG TIL Windows 95 was the second most installed piece of software on computers in 1995. First place went to DOOM.
wok97 TIL the Auroras caused by the Carrington Event were so bright that it woke coal miners in Colorado, who began making breakfast believing it was morning.
KYZw TIL that President Bush wrote personal letters to the families of over 4,000 troops who died in the two wars.
QJLpp TIL that according to DC Cannon; Metropolis is located in Delaware and Gotham is in New Jersey