Post * Z8PlQ — Curious Curator

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TIL that a point mutation that goes by the name EDAR explains why east asians have thicker hair, more sweat glands, and why east asian women have smaller breasts

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E1B5w TIL The shortest commercial flight in the world is in Scotland. The flight goes between two islands in Orkney, Scotland, and lasts just 47 seconds.

a8P6Z TIL that former NBA player Dennis Smith Jr. recovered from an ACL tear in less than 2 Months after an extra ligament was found during surgery. He was dunking just 4 to 5 weeks after his surgery.

9w4Rr TIL that a numb/ paralyzed body parts and/or loss of sight can be caused by a migraine

5Y1Yp TIL that the expression "wearing your heart on your sleeve" comes from the Middle Ages where people would litterally pin the name of their loved one on their sleeve for all to see.

neDyB TIL that there is a reservoir in space that holds 140 trillion times the amount of water in Earth's oceans.