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TIL In 1899, President McKinley was assured by the director of the US Patent Office that everything that can be invented has already been invented.

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j6MoN Today I learned bowhead whales can live over 200 years, and ancient stone points have been discovered underneath their skin from failed hunting attempts in prior centuries.
pYEvG TIL elevated blood pressure reduces the perception of physical pain and social pain
awV1Z TIL statistically British teeth are healthier than American teeth. One of the reasons Americans believe they have healthier teeth is due to an advertising campaign over 100 years ago.
78JO7 TIL that due to their status as an invasive species, it is legal to hunt and kill Bigfoot in Texas.
pxbQ TIL that Israel is the only first world country that has enough children to replace its own population. Every other first world nation depends on immigration to increase its population.