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TIL that Mountain Dew was developed by two dudes who wanted a good mixer for their liquor.

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kOGMB TIL that in cases of spinal injury emergency doctors may check for the 'bulbocavernosus reflex' where they squeeze head of the penis or the clitoris while their finger is inside the anus to check for contraction of the anal sphincter. Absence of this reflex indicates spinal cord damage
dDwr TIL it is believed that the invention of the wheel was so challenging that it probably happened only once, in one place. Before its invention in 3500 B.C., humans were already casting metal alloys, constructing canals and sailboats, and even designing complex musical instruments such as harps.
N7P4b TIL in 1941, a Great Dane named Juliana saved her master's home from burning down during the Blitz by urinating on a German incendiary bomb which had fallen through the roof. For this she was awarded the Blue Cross, similar to the Dickin Medal.
XX6D TIL that when you look up at the blue sky and see white dots flying around, you’re actually seeing your own white blood cells.
b9klp TIL that during the official State opening of the English Parliament by the Queen, a ceremonial hostage politician is delivered to the Lord Chamberlain, to ensure the safe return of the Queen from Parliament. This dates back to time of Charles I in the 1600’s.