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TIL that the scientific definition of a berry includes grapes, tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplants, bananas, chili peppers, persimmons, watermelons, and pumpkins.

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J1RO1 TIL about the Torino Scale, a tool used to determine the likelihood of an asteroid impact with Earth.
BgVOD TIL that Second Breakfast and Elevenses are actual things and not just fictional creations of J. R. R. Tolkien.
XrQQ TIL: The Lead Masks Case refers to the discovery of the bodies of two electronic technicians in Brazil in 1966. The bodies were found in a field wearing impermeable coats and lead masks. Even stranger was the discovery of a small notebook beside the bodies with signs and numbers
ZpPJ4 TIL Acetaminophen (Tylenol) toxicity is the second most common cause of liver transplantation worldwide and the most common cause of liver transplantation in the US. It is responsible for 56,000 emergency department visits, 2,600 hospitalizations, and 500 deaths per year in the United States.
mxxWx TIL Beaver teeth are orange because they contain iron. This gives them strength and prevents against tooth decay