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TIL that Clarins, the cosmetics company, gives away products to women undergoing chemotherapy treatments at Montreal hospitals through a special program.

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bO14 TIL of an Australian birthday tradition; where after cutting the cake, the birthday girl/boy has to kiss the nearest person of the opposite sex.
w7YY TIL of Verona Rupes, a cliff face located on Miranda, one of the moons of Uranus. At 33,000 feet, over six miles tall, it is the highest point known to man. Falling from the top would take a full 12 minutes.
KO4VQ TIL that after 15 years, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire's option to 'Ask The Audience' was 92% correct.
xVAr0 TIL After Paula Wolff (Hitler's sister) was released from American custody, she moved to Germany and became a recluse. She was looked after by surviving members of the SS and her brother's inner circle.
9YpbX TIL - Alien Hand Syndrome where "A 77-year-old woman [observed] her left hand moving without her knowledge while watching television. Her left hand stroked her face and hair as if somebody was controlling it."