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TIL that during WWII British soldiers consumed 72 million Adderall and that Methedrine helped the RAF win the Battle of Britain.

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YpaRG TIL of a genetic condition which gives people increased muscle strength and twice the usual amount of muscle mass. There are no known related health issues. Affected are intellectually normal.(Myostatin-related muscle hypertrophy)
8GxZ TIL That artificial photosynthesis may one day be incorporated into all building materials.
ne4bo TIL in 1987 Count Chocula had to be pulled from store shelves as boxes showed Dracula wearing a prominent Jewish Star of David, caused by a 6-pointed medallion not being drawn correctly.
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