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TIL A dive watch bezel only turns counterclockwise as a life saving measure. If it is accidentally bumped it will subtract time from the dive and prompt the diver to surface early rather than stay under for too long.

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9EQB TIL The USA was one of the original 17 signatories of the Metre Convention, to introduce and promote the metric system, in 1875.
BgZNr TIL of the Aswan scorpion invasion. In 2001, a rare rainfall event in Aswan led to the scorpions evacuating their homes and coming into contact with people. Over 500 people were stung.
69gAW TIL that contraceptives were prohibited in some states for married people until 1965 and for unmarried people until 1972.
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