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TIL there's no universal sign language, and a deaf signer who acquires a second sign language as an adult will sign with a foreign accent.

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YokA TIL in India, where most marriages are arranged by parents with the couples vetted on the basis of caste, complexion, horoscope, there is a Guardian Angels-style vigilante group that protects young couples who fall in love across different castes. They are called the Love Commandos.
dQgd TIL that Generic and brand name drugs are required by U.S. law to be equally effective
loNr1 TIL The stereotype of the “dense US southerner” comes from Hookworm, a parasite that causes developmental delays in children. Absorbed through feet and common when around raw sewage, it’s common in impoverished areas. It was rampant in the early 20th century, and it’s back.
6pjW TIL that President Harry S Truman’s middle name is just the letter S
ZplpD TIL that Minecraft was released 15 years ago on May 17th, 2009.