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TIL that, contrary to common misconception, acne is mostly caused by genetics, rather than lack of hygiene, eating fatty food, or other personal habits.

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OGkYL TIL about Nzou, an elephant that's been the matriarch of a buffalo herd for over 40 years. She has been challenged at least 14 times for the leadership of the herd.
QJAKa TIL the "Doctor" title was appropriated by physicians, who took it FROM academia. History has dictated the use of the courtesy title Dr by physicians and general practitioners. However, surgeons do not use the title of Dr and, due to the origins of surgery with the barber surgeons.
bpB7 TIL Jimmy Carter deregulated the beer industry and we can thank him for all the awesome microbrews we have today.
d8dmK TIL George H. W. Bush hated broccoli, and his frequent comments triggered a fruit and vegetable association to deliver 10 tons of broccoli to the White House.
nGwP TIL that the reflex that causes people to sneeze when looking at the sun is called Autosomal-dominant Compelling Helio-Ophthalmic Outburst Syndrome, which abbreviates to ACHOO.