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TIL that Dr. Anthony S. Faucci is on the editorial Board for Harrison's Manual of Medicine. A widely used and acclaimed text book for medical professionals.

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e0dRb TIL despite how TV shows and movies depict it, New York only has a few alleys. Almost every alley scene is shot at the same location: Cortlandt Alley
OORX TIL that banks have therapists known as ‘wealth psychologist’ who help ultra-rich clients who are unable to mentally cope with their immense wealth.
KOY89 TIL that Point Nemo, an area in the southern Pacific Ocean 2,400 mi southeast of Wellington, is also a Spacecraft Cemetery. A total of more than 263 spacecraft were disposed of in this area between 1971 and 2016.
nWrQW TIL that women’s periods don’t magically sync with other women they’re in close proximity with. It’s just timing and confirmation bias.
m11ov TIL that people of Asian descent tend to have more severe obstructive sleep apnea than Caucasians of similar age and BMI. Differences in facial bone structure appear to be the reason why Asians have a higher risk for OSA.