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TIL that Michael Flatley is not Irish; he is American

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D8Qg TIL - Childhood lead poisoning was linked to lead-based paints in 1904. Several EU countries banned it in 1909, League of Nations banned it in 1922. The US did not start phasing it out until 1971 & houses built before 1978 may contain lead paint
AeRw TIL pickles are served with most meals because they serve as a palate cleanser.
Yrr7 TIL of Sgt Thomas Durrant who posthumously received the Victoria Cross following recommendation by the commander of an enemy ship that he fought against. He repeatedly refused to leave his exposed Lewis gun, drawing enemy fire towards him, receiving severe injury until the enemies boarded his ship.
a4yM TIL There is a species of ants that have formed a single global super-colony
69bMm TIL There are organisms that live off of acidic mine drainage, including at a highly toxic Superfund site.