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TIL that death as a result of shaken vending machines is twice as common as death from a shark attack.

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dDxXd TIL that the alpha gal allergy can be limited to only one meat or a specific set of meats with high fat content
8aDEL TIL that Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas in the ground. It can build up in basements and crawl spaces, increasing the chances of lung cancer when breathed in because of the radiation.
4kD6b TIL in 1660 Prince Rupert brought bulbous shaped glass "drops" to King Charles II. These were the first instance of a predecessor to tempered glass. They could withstand a blow from a hammer on the bulbous end without breaking, while exhibiting explosive disintegration if the tail was damage.
yZlM TIL that legendary actor Aiden Gillen (The Dark Knight Rises, Game of Thrones) was nominated for the British Academy Television Award, the British Independent Film Award and a Tony Award, and has won two Irish Film & Television Awards.
yVdrv TIL: Most gas pumps in the US that play ads have a mute function. It's usually the button below the one in the top right.