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TIL that the characterization of Jack Sparrow is based off Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards

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L00Z TIL: Several studies in the US have found that domestic violence is significantly more common in the families of police officers than in other families
p8E84 TIL some customers are called “harbingers of failure” meaning if they buy a product it is more likely to fail.
Vwx0 TIL a 15 year old high school student discovered a new method of diagnosing cancer through Open Access resources. This method is 168 times faster, 26000 times cheaper, and 400 times more sensitive, with a success rate of 90%
oNJY TIL there is a Cat Island.
WJNL TIL the “strawberries” and “peaches” in Quaker Instant Oatmeal are actually flavored dehydrated apples. The “blueberries” are flavored dried figs.