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TIL that in 2002 the US passed a law allowing it to invade the Netherlands to prevent US military personnel to be tried by the International Criminal Court

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ND6 TIL that from the 1940s Sunbeam produced several models of toasters that could sense the heat passing through the toast, meaning that regardless of the color of the bread (white or wholemeal) and the initial temperature of the bread (even frozen), the bread would always be toasted to the same degree
m1g9P TIL in uk Robert Meiklem experienced an uncanny premonition while watching a transplant documentary. He felt that Colin Gray possessed the heart of his late son, Robbie, who died by suicide in September 2023. After reaching out and meeting, Robert confirmed his intuition listening to Robbie’s heart
nWyKG TIL Daniel D. Tompkins was the only Vice President in the 19th century to serve two full terms
GAJOJ TIL of the winter-over syndrome, which affects scientists working in Antarctica. Symptoms include depression, irritability, aggression, cognitive impairment and a state of hypnosis known as "antarctic stare"
a8e4M TIL fire ant bites can cause an allergic reaction to scorpion venom even during first exposure which usually should not cause anaphylaxis.