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TIL menthol causes a subjective nasal decongestant effect without any objective decongestant action, and administration of menthol via a nasal inhaler in humans has also been shown to cause nasal congestion

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6EG5J TIL that lottery winner Jack Whittaker was once robbed of $545,000 in cash. When asked why he would carry around that much money, he responded with “because I can”. He was later robbed for $200,000 cash.
9o8M TIL of the Crowned Eagle, the only known bird to be confirmed as having viewing humans as prey
6EROX TIL there exists a Little Nipple Cactus, and its scientific name is Mammillaria heyderi
YWjB TIL that with Saudi Arabia now allowing women to vote, Vatican City is the only remaining country where women cannot vote.
VjvB TIL There is a Spongebob Episode (Titled “Bubble Buddy Returns”) in which Mr. Krabs remembers that Bubble Buddy didn’t pay for his food. This is one of the few instances where Spongebob has shown legitimate continuity.