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TIL of the 85 known drugs that interact with grapefruit, 43 can have serious side-effects including sudden death, acute kidney failure, respiratory failure, gastrointestinal bleeding, and bone marrow suppression in people with weakened immune systems.

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jv TIL In 2004, Maryland decided to impose a monthly fee of $2.50 on people who flush their toilets
dpdK TIL that President Harry S. Truman’s middle name was literally the letter “S”
Bppk TIL that the qualifications to become an astronaut are: A degree in engineering, biological sciences, physical sciences or mathematics, 3 years field experience OR 1000 hrs as a jet pilot OR a doctorate, 20/20 correctible vision, good blood pressure, and a height of 62 to 75 inches.
m7Ov TIL that F. Scott Fitzgerald died believing he was a failure. Two years later 155,000 copies of ‘The Great Gatsby’ were shipped to WWII soldiers overseas, making it a widespread success. As of 1945 it’s believed to be a classic, selling 500,000 copies annually.
mxL0o TIL about Brandt Kuykendal, a man who created his own ISP after discovering that he could not get reliable and fast internet in his town. He mainly built the ISP because his daughter needed fast internet to excel in school.