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TIL that cigarette filters only reduce the risk of catching smoking related diseases because of the presence of the filter reduces the amount of tobacco in the cigarette.

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Egdn7 TIL the current King of Saudi Arabia, Salman, is the son of Abdul-Aziz, who founded the modern kingdom in 1932 and was its first ruler. Abdul-Aziz, also known as Ibn Saud, was born in 1875.
yaVJ TIL The dog that played Toto in The Wizard of Oz was paid a salary that was higher than the actors who played the Munchkins
LPXr TIL that the notch in the heel of men’s dress shoes is to prevent your heel from getting caught on your pants’ cuffs. It’s called the ‘Gentleman’s Notch’.
NXZOJ TIL of Captain Bligh, who traveled 3,500 nautical miles (6,500 km; 4,000 mi) on a 23ft (7.0m) launch with eighteen of his loyal men after mutineers took over his ship, HMS Bounty.
78QYr TIL certain anti-Depression medications had to be labeled with “suicidal thoughts” after kids, teens, and young adults who were taking these medications had motivation to harm themselves after taking them.