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TIL There is not enough evidence to determine whether cough medicines work, even though some people may find them useful

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v1xer TIL that a lady fell from an airplane flying at 10,000+ meters (about 33,000 ft) and survived.
Z8rAY TIL Rockapella, the a cappella group featured in the gameshow Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego, is still making music. While there has been turnover in the members, they are still touring.
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