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TIL that Merck gifted a drug to the WHO that would cure River Blindess in third world countries with no expectation of being paid for it. They said they would “distribute as much as needed for as long as needed” and continue that promise today.

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wordE TIL Kobe Bryant’s middle name was “Bean”
RV1w TIL that the only person to be expelled from the International Olympic Committee was expelled for wanting the 1936 Olympics to not be held in Nazi Germany.
LQvpV TIL in 1965, a bus traveling to Ankara collided with a truck carrying nitric acid. The collision caused the acid to spill, and panicked the passengers. They evacuated the bus and suffered burns ln their feet. 17 people melted to death after jumping into puddle to save theirselves in distress.
v1A0L TIL that about 8% of human DNA is composed of ancient viruses that infected us millions of years ago.
8eJeV TIL that because of the suspended game rule, Juan Soto played and hit a home run in a game that took place before his Major League debut.