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TIL a study shows that 47% of french horn players report hearing loss

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dDmGQ TIL: Between 1950 and 2023: Televisions experienced an average inflation rate of -6.54% per year. In other words, televisions costing $1,000 in the year 1950 would cost $7.19 in 2023 for an equivalent purchase.
EgYJP TIL Ancient Egyptian beer was strong at 10% alcohol. People were able to recreate the beer of Tutankhamun based on hieroglyph information, and it tastes unpleasant due to its mix of hops and honey
Zbd4 TIL that Alexander Von Humboldt has more things named after him than any other person who has ever lived.
9wNaB TIL that under Article 28 of the Geneva Convention that canteens shall be installed in all camps, where prisoners of war may procure foodstuffs, soap and tobacco and ordinary articles in daily use. The tariff shall never be in excess of local market prices.
gMWeA TIL that a 2016 study found that the Thunder Mountain roller coaster at Disney World reliably makes people pass kidney stones.