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TIL that was film director Mike Nichols was the impetus for split up of Simon and Garfunkel

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69YGW TIL that in the 1980s, apples were likely to contain higher levels of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Monoculture cropping, heavy pesticide/fertilizer use, and erosion led to soil degradation + nutrient depletion, which in turn has led to the apples of today not having the same nutrients.
8akP TIL that in rare cases, popping a pimple in the so-called “danger triangle” can lead to facial paralysis, brain infections/meningitis, and even death.
VB0xZ TIL: the shortness motorway in the uk is the A8(M) with a total length of 320M (0.2Miles)
WkKOL TIL that neanderthals, which were traditionally thought of as extremely primitive humans, are now believed to have been extremely intelligent, even comparable to the intelligence of modern humans. They used tools, had social structures, thrived in hostile environments, and lived long lives.
WrBd TIL a 14-year-old faced Assault and Battery charges for attacking a teacher with a ‘weapon’. The 'weapon’ ended up being a baby carrot that she allegedly threw at the teacher.