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TIL the noble gas Xenon can be used as a near perfect general anesthetic. It works fast, has minimal side effects, protects your brain, is environmentally friendly, and can be used at normal air pressure. The only downside is it's expensive and can't be synthesized.

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6EAMw TIL there is a difference between a cemetery and a graveyard. A graveyard is on church grounds next to the churchyard
eK14 TIL judges will almost never instruct the jury that they are free to disregard the law; but if the jury disregards the law on its own initiative, then the verdict stands.
0p0p TIL the flight number ‘191’ has been associated with many aviation accidents over the years. Today, many airlines no longer used the flight number.
yVXQM TIL that in Star Wars, Han Solo's iconic BlasTech DL-44 Heavy Blaster was made from an early 20th century German Mauser C96.
Bg7b TIL that sleep allows the brain’s synapses to be optimized to prevent your brain from growing too big