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TIL that the inventor of the X-Ray never patented his accidental discovery due to the obvious benefits to medical applications.

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Pw5e TIL that when Michael Foot was put in charge of a nuclear disarmament committee, The Times reportedly announced the news with the headline “Foot Heads Arms Body.”
l7XnG TIL The 30 pieces of silver Judas received for betraying Jesus would have a present day value of $91-$441 USD.
NXZN8 TIL That in 1974, the passage of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act allowed women to open bank accounts, apply for credit and commit to a mortgage without needing a male co-signer.
l7x97 TIL Most “recycled” plastic ends up in landfills.
epROJ TIL that the top 3 causes of death among Gen X'ers are cancer, heart disease, and unintentional injury. Liver disease and diabetes are also in the top 10.