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TIL that human children can regenerate fingertips as long as the proximal nail matrix remains intact.

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oBLeK TIL Saccorhytus coronarius, a 535-million year old sea creature, is also the earliest known ancestor of humans.
YpeXG TIL In 1821, Thomas Jennings became the first African-American to hold a patent. He invented 'dry scouring', a method for removing dirt and grease from clothing that would lead to today's dry cleaning.
9wwoM TIL that the world’s oldest wooden wheel has been around for more than 5,000 years
P1Zwn TIL The earliest sighting of the Loch Ness Monster was in the 7th century.
jjBp TIL that Gamestop sells used copies of “The Last of Us” for $55, but don’t replace the $10 online pass, making it $5 more expensive to buy a preowned version if you want the full game.