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TIL cancer cells are immortal by activation of an enzyme called telomerase, which is developmentally switched off in normal cells. Cell immortalization is a step that appears to govern the development of all human cancer.

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4kkM6 TIL about Ocular Herpes Simplex Keratitis. This is HSV of the eyes. While 1/3 of humans have genital HSV, about 1.4M people have OHSK. Also, Keratitis is the #1 cause of cornea-related blindness.
j6gLQ TIL that some cities have a "night mayor" who is specifically in charge of developing a city's nightlife. The title originated in Amsterdam.
epp7L TIL that it was estimated that Canadian country star "Stompin'" Tom Connors smoked up to 100 cigarettes a day. He lived to be 77.
KYKB TIL vikings used to give kittens to new brides as an essential part of a new household. Also, cats were considered appropiate since they were associated with Freyja, the goddess of love.
wL5vo TIL Attorney-client privilege is moot when communications between an attorney and client are themselves used to further a crime, tort, or fraud (Clark v. United States).