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TIL there actually is something like a 'fat gene' for women. 1 in 10 women suffer from Pcos, an illness that can make you insulin resistant. It can also cause mental health issues and difficulty getting pregnant. Many women affected by Pcos don't even know they have it. There is no official cure.

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yVb6M TIL that even if you get the call “we have a kidney”, positive cross match nixes it
PDdE TIL disposable electronic cigarettes contain perfectly good rechargeable lithium ion batteries
LkGK0 TIL of the California Fur Rush, which occurred in the early to mid 19th century. It happened due to large beaver and otter populations and helped open up the West and especially the San Francisco area to world trade. However, this drove many mammal populations to the brink of extinction.
R7Ll8 TIL Self-driving cars can cruise to avoid paying to park. When you factor in electricity, depreciation, wear and tear and maintenance, cruising costs around 50 cents an hour. This is still cheaper than parking, even in many smaller towns.
PYvXO TIL Greta Garbo told her friends that she wanted to meet Adolf Hitler, who had sent her a fan letter, so she could kill him with a gun hidden in her purse.