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TIL of Phytophotodermatitis, a skin condition caused by exposure to sunlight after handling citrus fruits

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wLamE TIL about Saudia flight 163. The plane had fire on the cargo compartment, and despite it landed successfully, everyone inside died, because the captain failed to evacuate
d8dkj TIL that Americans spend more time watching other people on television cook than they do cooking themselves.
grva9 TIL that in Medieval England all freemen were required by law to own weapons and armor based on their wealth. This ranged from a simple gambeson and iron cap for the poorest, to a mail shirt and helmet for the wealthiest.
J1JG8 TIL that Frances Perkins was the first female cabinet member in U.S. history. She was appointed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt as the Secretary of Labor in 1933. Her appointment was a significant milestone for women in government and she played a crucial role in shaping New Deal policies.
b6BAN TIL from my dentist that students practice local anesthetic on each other