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TIL Rubella infection is one of the major reason for Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) in infants.

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a8mOy TIL that chiggers don't actually burrow under your skin, but instead drink your liquified skin through a straw they make out of dead skin cells.
v1BL4 TIL that tennis legend Rafa Nadal is predominantly right-handed yet he plays left-handed. When growing up he was playing double handed forehand and backhand but Uncle Toni (his coach) pushed him to use his left as he would be more difficult to play against. 18 grand slam titles later......
9wLPp TIL that during the peak of their powers about 10% of the entire Japanese population were samurais. Due to their large numbers nearly all Japanese alive today are descended from samurai
yVxaX TIL on one occasion, Jeffrey Dahmer accidentally consumed the drink laced with sleeping pills that was intended for his guest. When he awoke the following day, he discovered that his potential victim had stolen several items of clothing, $300, & a watch. He never officially reported the incident.
BrX6W TIL that every year in Madrid, Spain, a sleeping contest is held. Contestants’ pulse are measured throughout the contest and whoever manages to sleep the most out of the 20 minutes duration wins the event.