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TIL Epicanthic folds are the folds of skin that give asian eye's their distinctive shape and are believed to evolved to help in cold climates, although UV protection might also be a reason.

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YpKWr TIL about DRACO, a broad-spectrum antiviral that induces cell death in infected cells while leaving healthy ones intact, potentially curing everything from HIV to the common cold. Unfortunately, its inventor has thus far been unable to obtain funding to move forward into clinical trials.
W7M1X TIL There existed a Roman Emperor whose face appears on just 2 ancient coins and we otherwise know absolutely nothing about
bRAj TIL the French term for Brass Knuckles is “poing américain”, which literally translates to “American fist”
XXpR TIL General Douglas MacArthur earned seven Silver Stars in WWI, vomited on the White House steps, wore a kimono while working at home as Army Chief of Staff, was awarded the very first Purple Heart, was Father of the Year in 1942, and told JFK to not get involved in Vietnam
90Ep TIL The Aztecs regarded childbirth as a form of battle. Women who died during childbirth were thought to rise to one of the highest heavens - the same one as for male warriors who died in battle.