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TIL that Marie Curie is the only person to ever win Nobel prizes in two different areas of science

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PYaZV TIL scientists have successfully created a process to genetically modify pigs to produce human-transplantable organs. The method edits the genetics of pig DNA to prevent our bodies from rejecting their organs. It would end transplant lists overnight. Human trials are starting.
lo14N TIL The Moon Is Bigger Than Pluto
YoDx TIL the Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s path to success was unusual in that TSO is the first major rock band to go straight to theaters and arenas, having never played at a club, never having an opening act and never being an opening act.
R5VD7 TIL that only 1 in 10 American adults are eating enough fruits and vegetables
wokeJ TIL that the name Arizona does not come from Spanish, scholars disagree on whether it actually originates from the native O'odham name "alĭ ṣonak" (good spring) or from Basque settlers who called it "haritz ona" (good oak).