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TIL the diabetes drug exenatide was isolated from the venom of the only venomous lizard native to the US, the Gila monster

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wmnP TIL David Kirwan, 24, jumped into a near-boiling hot spring at 200°F (93°C) in Yellowstone, after his dog escaped the truck and ran into the Celestine Pool and began yelping. Several people tried to stop him by yelling warnings, but he replied “Like hell I won’t!” and then entered. Both perished.
l7naG TIL that although it is highly recommended, tipping is not legally enforceable in the United States. American restaurant staff also earn as little as $2 per hour of work.
WkkY4 TIL that once or twice a week, employees at the Israeli airport collect “lost” balloons from the arrivals hall and take them to childrens’ hospitals around the country.
jNOkN TIL that in 2004 a burglar broke into the house of a 73 years old grandma, who instead of calling the cops, offered him food and a glass of milk, pray for him and even shared family photos with the burglar. Later when he fell asleep the grandma called her daughter who then called the cops
0g7A TIL During WWII more people were killed building V2 rockets than were killed by the rockets themselves