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TIL that the insides of your cheeks are made of the same tissue as the insides of a woman's vagina.

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oQOE TIL of Sabbath elevators: ones which stop at every floor so that Jews using them do not have to operate machinery on the Sabbath because it’s forbidden
Bry5d TIL Highly trained singers, such as opera stars, are unable to match the precision of even the most basic of musical instruments. Researchers suggest this is due to the more recent evolutionary development of the larynx muscles.
YpNgr TIL that before the 10th century, the queen piece wasn't used in chess. Instead, a piece was used called the vizier piece that represented a high-ranking Muslim political advisor.
jn6j TIL Luxembourg is the second wealthiest country in the world (based on per capita GDP).
DmNe TIL of María Santos Gorrostieta Salazar, the mayor of Tiquicheo Mexico, survived three assassination attempts and despite her wounds refused to resign. In 2011 her term as mayor ended and her police protection was withdrawn. In November 2012 she was abducted, stabbed and brutally beaten to death.