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TIL Humans evolved not as predators but as prey.
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TIL in 1951, a doctor took cells from Henrietta Lacks without her knowledge while she was being treated in Johns Hopkins’ Negro ward. HeLa cells have led to many medical advancements, and people have made millions off her cells. Yet, she is unknown & her family can’t even afford health insurance.
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TIL 'What a Wonderful World' was initially a hit only outside of US, only climbing to no. 116 on Billboard chart
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TIL In 1953 US and UK overthrow first Iranian democratic government because Iran wanted to nationalize the petroleum reserves.
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TIL dogs are so near-sighted (20/75 vision) that if they were human they would need guide dogs
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TIL that in 1914 there was an all Chinese baseball team that would tour America playing baseball. Their record for 1914 was 96 wins 61 lost and 4 tied