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TIL that we evolved to like spices because they have antimicrobial properties, thus, reducing food poisoning, especially in hot climates

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ML68 TIL that Marie Curie, who discovered polonium and radium, used to carry it around in her pocket, and even admired the glow of it at night, which ultimately led to her death.
b6K0 TIL that in Germany if you drink and drive without causing any harm you can still be charged with negligence, fined and then have to pass an ‘idiot’ test and a psychological assessment in order to regain your license.
7reYM TIL the ancient myths of Australian Aborigines portray the formation of geographical features in Australia, dating to 10,000 BC, with striking accuracy. The myths corroborate modern geological evidence, indicating they originated as firsthand accounts, preserved for millennia.
kO7g5 TIL in an experiment, an American Cockroach registered a record speed of 5.4 km/h (3.4 mph), about 50 body lengths per second, which would be comparable to a human running at 330 km/h (210 mph).
1arKD TIL that Tyler Dooley, Meghan Markle's nephew, grows marijuana in Oregon and he created a special blend called "Meghan Sparkle" to celebrate her getting married to Prince Harry