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TIL that Brazil has twice authorized illegal, local production of patented HIV/AIDS drugs in order to save the lives of its people.

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oB7QY TIL of Harold Shipman the most prolific known serial killer in the world, a doctor who was "addicted to killing", murdering an estimated 215-260 of his patients.
VMpop TIL Australian prime minister Harold Holt loved swimming and diving so much that when his press secretary expressed concern about this he said, "Look, what are the odds that a PM would drown or be eaten by a shark?". In 1967, Holt went for a swim in the ocean and was never seen again.
6E5yY TIL that Dogs’ facial expressions are not just random face movements. These facial expressions are actually tools to communicate with their owners. According to the study, the researchers inched toward the conclusion that dogs are smiling at us.
mv8P TIL High heels were originally designed for men in medieval europe to assist with horseback riding.
R70Za TIL Crocodiles can jump vertically. The propelling of their tail is strong enough to launch their whole body out of the water.