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TIL that some mattresses contain inhalable fiberglass fragments which can have adverse health impacts such as lung irritation and damage.

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Yp6Rv TIL the Ewoks from Return of the Jedi were based on the Vietcong guerillas who faced a more technologically advanced foe but originally the events on Endor were to be set on the Wookie home planet. It was changed because Wookies had become technologically skilled over the evolution of the series.
VMYED TiL that there really are drugs and supplements that exist that boost cognitive function, though not to “Limitless” levels.
kpKE TIL that fluoroantimonic acid, one of the strongest known acids, is about 1 quintillion times stronger than sulfuric acid
XEQmQ TIL that Ocean floors are far from being a Plain & are full of relief features (Ridges, Mountains & other features) , Also the oceanic ridges are far younger than our continental rock structures
d8ZZ9 TIL at least once a day, your immune system destroys a cell that could have become a cancer cell if it lived