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TIL the absence of lunulae (the half moon shape on fingernails) is common among people with depression

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QJor9 TIL that there is a beetle and a spider named after Leonardo DiCaprio to acknowledge his work in promoting environmental awareness
76nZ TIL Jean-Claude Romand pretended to work for the World Health Organization, fooling friends and family for 18 years. Instead of working, he hid in hotels to study medicine and maps of countries he claimed to visit. When afraid of being exposed, he killed his entire family and burned down his house.
oY1o TIL fusing (B) white blood cells and cancer cells produces immortal antibody producing cells
oRAwr TIL - Pad Thai was only invented in the 1930s - it's more contemporary than White Castle sliders or Nathan's hot dogs
76Zx TIL Richie Ashburn hit a foul ball into the stands that struck spectator Alice Roth, breaking her nose. When play resumed Ashburn fouled off another ball that struck her while she was being carried off in a stretcher.