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TIL Heat stroke can lead to septic shock, necrosis, and multi-organ failure

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ra4y TIL Five years ago, Billy Crystal signed a one day contract with the New York Yankees. His position: “Designated Hebrew”.
p87Ap TIL approximately 15% of the American population, or 50,000,000 Americans, have an IQ below 85
E0Zx TIL That in 1944, the income tax rate in the U.S. for the top bracket was 94%
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