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TIL that “Amen” means “So be it.”

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j6na TIL that there is an American Ultimate Disc League, and it’s apparently gaining steam.
awwko TIL Human DNA begins to degenerate at 55 years old
R55Lj TIL In the 4th and 5th century BC, Hippocrates was the first to document the heart as a muscle. He described it as pure dark red and pyramidal or spherical, with a liquid film surrounding it to reduce friction
4XXQN You know, just in case
LkXo0 TIL that cannons are also percussion instruments classified as "Pyrophones" because they are used when performing songs such as the 1812 Overture and For Those About To Rock.