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TIL that approximately 90% of our serotonin production happens in our gut.

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XPL6 TIL that 29% of San Francisco’s air pollution comes from China
wLlbM TIL that in 1888 Kentucky State Treasurer James "Honest Dick" Tate disappeared with $250,000 in state funds after years of embezzling the state's treasury. He was never heard from or seen again. His theft is what spurred the state to impose strict terms limits on state office holders.
e0Jpb TIL the first lottery ever was held in 1441 in Bruges, Belgium
XaXX TIL Kinder Surprise eggs are illegal in the United States because of the potential hazard of a child choking on the toy. The fine for being caught with one is allegedly up to $2500.
M7VZV TIL: The origin of the "tennis bracelet" came from the 1987 US Open when Chris Evert lost her diamond tennis bracelet and stopped the match to look for it