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TIL there is a group of human mutant who are virtually resistant to HIV infection. They have a mutation called CCR5-Δ32 which make their T-Cells impervious to HIV

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eQmk TIL that sales of caps and gowns for kindergarten and elementary school graduations grow when the economy is bad due to a desire to celebrate good things during hard times
nMNr TIL the theme music for Futurama draws heavy inspiration from a 60s piece of music
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