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TIL that uterus transplantations are possible. For instance, in 2019 two births took place in Germany after a successful transplantation. The receiving women suffered from a syndrome called Müllerian agenesis and were born without a vaginal tract.

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npX9 TIL that during the first few minutes of The Hunt for Red October the film switches from Russian to English. The switch occurs on the word “Armageddon”, which is the same in both languages.
egDk TIL that geomagnetic storms are correlated with an increase in suicide all over the world
KkW9 TIL: in 2014 a goldfish underwent brain surgery to remove a tumor.
Wk9E9 TIL- In Oymyakon, Russia, the average winter temperature is -58F. In 2013, a record low of -98F was recorded. During the winter, residents keep their cars running at all time and food is often eaten raw or frozen. Schools in the area remain open despite temperatures in the -40s.
kJvPm TIL of Jack, a baboon who acted as an assistant to a disabled railway signalman in the 1800s. Trained to push a wheelchair and operate the railway signals under supervision, the baboon got 20 cents a day, and half a bottle of beer each week. Apparently, he never made a mistake in 9 years of service.