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TIL the EPA approves of some Ozone Generators to be used as deodorizers. Ozone is a toxic, dangerous gas.

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b9yKa TIL Neanderthals are responsible for the earliest known hominid-made structures, which are about 176,500 years old, consisting of 400 pieces of broken stalagmites arranged into 2 rings that are several metres across, deep inside a cave in France.
LQdwp TIL that no (verified) person born on February 29th has ever reached their golden birthday.
9deM TIL that in tennis, winning two sets to love (IE, 6-0, 6-0) is called a “double bagel”
N7MEP TIL The slogan "Make your wet dreams come true" was used by 1928 presidential candidate Al Smith in reference to repealing prohibition.
wLO4o TIL that a "paracosm" is a detailed imaginary world that many people have, often developed during childhood and can continue for a long period of time, e.g. into adulthood. The paracosm may incorporate real-world or imaginary characters and conventions.