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TIL there is quite a large list of people who were killed by the things they invented.

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690PQ TIL that scientists at Stanford University have developed a smart toilet that reads your anus like a fingerprint and monitors the health of your poop and pee. The lead researcher said, "We know it seems weird, but as it turns out, your anal print is unique."
ZpGe4 TIL In 2015, the Australian town of Nanango began rewarding drivers who passed a breathalyzer test a ticket to win a $500 lottery.
R7QVj TIL that Ted Bundy worked at a suicide hotline, helping to save lives, before becoming the infamous serial killer we know today.
BrvYx TIL Doug Williams was not asked "How long have you been a black quarterback?" in the lead up to Super Bowl 22. The question asked was "Doug, it's obvious you've been a black quarterback all your life. When did it start to matter?"
Gmrj TIL Human eyes have unusually small irises, which may help social communication by allowing people to see where others are looking