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TIL in 1847, a doctor performed an amputation so quickly that he amputated his assistant’s fingers as well as slashing the coat of a spectator. The patient and assistant died of gangrene, and the spectator died of shock, resulting in the only known surgical procedure with a 300% mortality rate

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NyVN TIL In many people who have hay fever, fresh fruits and vegetables can trigger an allergic reaction that causes the mouth to tingle or itch. Proteins in fruits and vegetables cause the reaction because they’re similar to those allergy-causing proteins found in certain pollens.
x6B0D TIL Japan's monarchy is the oldest continuous hereditary monarchy in the world, recognizing 126 monarchs, and dating back to February 11, 660BCE with mythical beginnings. However, the current dynasty has no name and it's members have no family name and are simply referred to as the Imperial House.
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D1Z0p TIL that when Die Hard was finally made, Bruce Willis was mostly known for TV. His $5 million fee was seen as a huge risk. The film ended up taking at least $140 million.