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TIL Edison and Dali's "Drop the Ball" Nap Hack Actually Sparks Creative Breakthroughs.

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QOGe TIL that after giving birth, 50-75% of women carry fetal cells that persist for decades, becoming a part of the mother’s heart, brain, and blood. Mothers can transfer these cells to subsequent children.
KYmeJ TIL Western Union was involved in the recovery of bodies after the Titanic sank. The CS Minia, a cable laying ship owned by Western Union was one of 4 ships sent to recover the dead.
W7Y8X TIL Though the gangster John Gotti was nicknamed 'The Teflon Don' for his ability to dodge criminal charges his violent and public tactics led to the arrests of many Gambino crime family members. Gotti was convicted in 1992 and by the 2000 half of the Gambino made men were behind bars.
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