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TIL scientists have traced the start of AIDS to 1908… Despite most people only becoming aware of it in the 1980’s

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OJ17 TIL that the ignition on all Porsches is located on the left side of the wheel. This is because back when Porsche was primarily a racing team, the drive could save a fraction of a second by starting the car with his left hand, while simultaneously switching the car into gear with his right hand.
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