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TIL that the whites of your eyes, called the Sclera, is actually continuous with the Dura Mater, the membrane that surrounds the brain.

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dDDnQ TIL that Halle Berry went to Miss World Pageant in 1986 and placed in top 7, becoming the first African-American woman in the competition
KYNOG TIL that non-biting midges are among the most important pollinators in the Arctic. Only about 4,000 insect species have been identified in these regions, and nearly half are flies. These hardy little critters play a critical role in the ecosystem through their pollination efforts.
P114O TIL about disgraced German journalist Claas Relotius, who until 2018 completely fabricated stories about the US to stir up anti-American resentment
P16G TIL that American Indians called themselves “red” and Chinese people called themselves “yellow” long before they encountered Europeans. [pdf]
L8v TIL Mr. Bean voiced Zazu in lion king.