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TIL mouse "car washes" are being developed by Columbia University scientists to help reduce ticks and Lyme disease.

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4XaQJ TIL That H. R. Giger's Name Is Pronounced Geegur Not Gaigur
6EQOl TIL Pregnant women that frequently consumed diet beverages with artificial sweeteners were two times more likely to have babies who were overweight or obese at one year after birth. Also artificial sweeteners weaken the link in our brains between sweetness and calories which can lead to weight gain.
4kMdN TIL the original Medal of Honor game (1999) - created by Steven Spielberg and credited with the popularisation of WW2 games, thus all the shooters that followed like BF, COD - was almost cancelled because of Columbine
8eNmZ TIL Jack Nicholson found out that his "sister" was in fact his mother during production of "China Town". This is also an occurring plot line in the movie.
rRrLy TIL of Intimacy coordinators in movie sets. They are hired to ensure the sex scenes remain safe and follow rules and oversee sex scenes to avoid potential issues.