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TIL that Food Babe once claimed that microwave ovens cause water molecules to form crystals that resemble crystals exposed to negative thoughts or beliefs.

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0wXjR TIL In 2007, Keira Knightley was awarded £3,000 ($6,000) in damages from a lawsuit against Daily Mail for publishing an article about her having anorexia nervosa and added another £3,000 to this amount to donate to Beat, a charity for those who suffer mental illness and eating disorders.
pYAEp TIL that the gentoo penguin is capable to reach speeds up to 36 km/h, making him the fastest underwater swimmers of all penguins.
WKvX TIL that in 2013, 9 American babies were named ‘Cheese’
1QOr TIL Sergeant Stubby is the only dog promoted to sergeant through combat. He served in 17 battles, warned his regiment of gas attacks and incoming artillery, located wounded soldiers, and held a German soldier by his pants until other American soldiers found him
P18aV TIL that the Colt Armalite AR-15 was used in Vietnam starting in 1961. Battlefield reports from US Army Special Forces lavishly praised the AR-15 and the stopping-power of the 5.56mm cartridge, pressing for wide adoption as a replacement for the M-14. The M-16 variant was then deployed in 1964.