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TIL there’s a 47 year old burger encased in resin that’s archived in the Alberta Legislature Building

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wLBpP TIL "broken heart" syndrome is called Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) because the condition transforms the heart into a shape resembling a Japanese octopus trap. Scientists have proved that the brain is involved in the development of this heart condition.
oBpvr TIL that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry met on a blind date arranged by a mutual, female friend
a8g8b TIL that according to the regulations of Formula 1, each team is only allowed to use a maximum of 25 teraflops of double precision (64-bit) computing power for simulating the aerodynamics of their cars.
jlrQ TIL: Decimate is one of the most misused words today. It means to remove 1/10th, but is usually used in place of words like obliterate or annihilate.
9W5r TIL Johnny Cash was the voice of the spirit guide coyote, in The Simpson’s episode where Homer eats hallucinogenic chilli.