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TIL Ancient Romans living in Pompeii had, by in large, better teeth than we do now thanks to their low-sugar diets and high fluorine content in the air and water from the nearby volcano.

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5VMOR TIL the identity of the 'Somerton Man' was solved after 73 years, with the help of forensic genealogy
b67xN TIL about ghost kitchens, delivery only brands that usually operate out of existing restaurants
VBO7Z TIL that the traditional boundaries of "Tornado Alley," typically associated with states like Oklahoma and Kansas, are shifting eastward. Recent studies suggest an increase in tornado activity in the Southeastern United States, encompassing states like Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee.
8vo8 TIL that in 1995 Kia was showing a range extended gas/electric (the Kev-4 concept car) with regenerative braking and solar powered air conditioner. It would drive on electricity alone for 117 miles. Its 880cc gas engine could stretch that farther. This was 15 years before the Chevy Volt.
j6XVQ TIL the Indian festival of Thaipusam involves carrying a Vel kavadi, a portable altar up to 2m (6 ft 7 in) tall and weighing up to 30 kg (66 lb). It is adorned with peacock feathers and attached to the devotee's body using multiple skewers and metal hooks pierced into the skin in the chest and back.