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TIL that research has shown that “Airplane!” is the funniest movie ever made, clocking in at 3 laughs per minute.

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MeB0B TIL Mel Brooks served in World War II, defusing land mines as the allies advanced into Nazi Germany.
Bg8mL TIL: You can stop a nose bleed quicker than any other method (and without having to stuff tissues in your nose) by placing a small piece of wet paper on your upper gums above your upper front teeth.
LkVwm "The fitness patterns for conferring longevity and robust lifelong cardiovascular health are distinctly different from the patterns that develop peak performance and marathon/superhuman endurance. Extreme endurance training and racing can take a toll on your long-term cardiovascular health. For the daily workout, it may be best to have more fun endure less suffering in order to attain ideal heart health." Dr. James O'Keefe Jr. is the director of Preventative Cardiology Fellowship Program and the Director of Preventative Cardiology at Cardiovascular Consultants at the Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute, a large cardiology practice in Kansas City. He is the co-author of four bestselling books including The Forever Young Diet & Lifestyle (Andrews McMeel Publishing LLC, 2005). In 1989, he became a professor of medicine at the University of Missouri - Kansas City and has contributed to over 200 articles in medical literature. He is also the chief medical officer and founder of Cardiotabs, a company that creates nutritional supplements to aid in a healthy lifestyle.
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neOYb TIL Coca-Cola never patented their "secret formula" because they would have to reveal it to the public if they did.