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TIL that in 1911, poisoning by drinking Lysol was the most common means of suicide in Australia and New York

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X0MRE TIL that 1 in every 1500 humans have VGP, or Voluntarily Generated Pyloerection (Goosebumps), and can activate the sensation without external input.
vjW4 TIL the majority of Yemen uses a drug called qat every day at 2PM
QMKE TIL Scientists are working on a “GPS” that works in space. It uses x-ray’s emitted by pulsars to get a position anywhere, accurate to 5km. Its called XNAV.
b6nmQ TIL in 2009, Bob Dylan was detained in New Jersey after he wandered into the yard of a home that had a "For Sale" sign on it. Not recognizing Bob Dylan, the home's occupants became spooked by his appearance, and called 911. He was then taken to his tour bus where he had to verify his identity.
kONg4 TIL that there has never been a single, confirmed, fatal alligator attack in the state of Louisiana.