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TIL Genital Herpes (HSV2) dates back millions of years. Scientists found that early ancestors (Homo Erectus) most likely contracted it from another early hominin (Parathropus Boisei). Probably likely through scavenging ancestral chimp meat.

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R7B86 TIL: Egg tempera is a painting medium that uses egg yolk to bind pigments. It was a ubiquitous technique during the early Italian Renaissance, when it was considered the standard for portable easel paintings. Botticelli, Raphael, and Andrew Wyeth all painted with tempera.
Gda1 TIL that skyscrapers in Hong Kong are designed according to Feng Shui principles. This includes large “dragon holes” cut through upper floors that allow dragons to fly through on way to the sea.
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