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TIL only one species of gilled mushroom grows underwater.

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L9p0 TIL of “Third Man Factor”, a psychological phenomenon that can occur during traumatic experiences. People report an unseen presence like a guardian angel that provides comfort or support
mVjo TIL The KGB attempted to recruit David Cameron, current Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
pKmZ TIL in the early 1900s Wagner von Jauregg treated syphilis patients with malaria (winning the Nobel Prize). The patients developed malaria, causing a severe fever and killed the syphilis bacteria. Then given the malaria drug quinine and cured. This was used until the development of penicillin
mxR6M TIL That "Ye" would have actually sounded like "The" and not "yee". It was a typographical style as to why a letter Y was used instead of the thorn character which made a "th" sound
omno TIL While filming The Breakfast Club, Judd Nelson (Bender) would stay in character off camera, and would torment the other cast members, particularly Claire.