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TIL that WD-40 is not patent protected. This avoids completely disclosing its ingredients, making it harder for companies to mimic.

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nY8r TIL that King Xerxes’ first attempt at crossing the Dardanelles ended in failure when a storm destroyed the cables of the bridge. In response, he ordered for the water to be whipped 300 times and also threw leg cuffs into it.
NwRJ TIL that people without light stimulation from the sun (i.e. in a cave) tend to have a 48 hour sleep-wake cycle
krr5 TIL John Cena was recently given an award for completing his 300th Make-A-Wish visit. With each visit, he extends the all-time record..and he has no signs of stopping
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