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TIL one of the wealthiest drug lords in history died after extensive plastic surgery to change his appearance

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yVYEM TIL about a group of proteins called E3 ubiquitin ligases. They recognize misfolded or damaged proteins in the body. The human genome contains over 600 genes responsible for encoding these proteins. The mutation of the E3 ubiquitin ligase called "parkin" causes familial Parkinson's Disease.
Zp48a TIL the US Army developed a nuclear warhead recoilless rifle and mounted it to a jeep
O8x7 TIL phytoplankton account for half of the world’s supply of oxygen
wox57 TIL because the Magna Doodle uses no ink or graphite, it is used by scuba divers as an underwater whiteboard when instructing students
rRBMw TIL a single old coin can buy you a fancy house.