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TIL that a man had cancer, but the bizarre tumors didn't have human cells. It turns out he had tapeworms, and his tapeworm developed cancer that spread to him.

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l7KJ7 TIL that Qatar has sequenced the genes of around 10% of its citizens, as part of a genetic screening program as 26.7% of Qatari marriages are with first cousins.
4kk7X TiL the Alice in Chains EP "Jar of Flies" was originally recorded by the band in order to to test their chemistry with their new bassist Mike Inez. They had no plans to release the tracks until their label heard them. It went on to became the first EP to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard Charts.
p8bKO TIL Mel Brooks didn't tell Frankie Laine that "Blazing Saddles" was a Comedy which is why the song in the opening is sung so earnestly
4lwN TIL Sharon Stone slapped the director after seeing the Basic Instinct “leg-cross” scene for the first time. She’d removed her panties when the director told her the flash of white was ruining the shot and that nothing would show on-screen.
Lnxd TIL the author of Nancy Drew ,Carolyn Keene is not a single person but a collection of ghostwriters paid $125 per book.