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TIL that only one European Royal family does not descend from Queen Victoria.

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bNeZ TIL of therapeutic hypothermia, the practice of intentionally inducing hypothermia in resuscitated patients for an extended period of time. It has been shown to reduce the chances of brain damage in cardiac arrest sufferers, and is one of the greatest advancements in the science of resuscitation.
wLmyo TIL there’s a man who makes his living off scouring the streets and sidewalks of New York’s diamond district for mini diamonds that are dropped during transport
nel8d TIL that the cans of ‘Bernard Dehydrated Water’ that you see floating around the Internet, are indeed a real product. Bernard Food Industries created the product as a gag that store owners could display in stores to give customers a laugh.
yvAe TIL The purpose of the Appendix is actually to protect good bacteria (necessary for proper digestion) in times of illness, so they can repopulate when you are better.
d8KQZ TIL In 1969, Jimi Hendrix sent a telegram to Paul McCartney asking him to join a supergroup along with Tony Williams and Miles Davis. McCartney never received the message.