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TIL that Kalmykia is the only Buddhist majority republic in Europe

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aVkM TIL chewing on dense foods as children stimulates jaw growth & usually ensures room for adult teeth; however due to our modern soft diet stimulation does not occur causing stunted jaw growth, crowded teeth & the need for major orthodontic work in many people (compared to our ancient counterparts).
yVlnM TIL; Most people shower too often and too aggresively: "Aggressive, daily cleaning techniques will cause skin to break down, flaring atopic dermatitis, eczema, and causing uncomfortable itchy, red skin... from a dermatologist's point of view, using bare hands or a soft cloth of flannel is best"
neDY9 TIL Babe Ruth believed that his birthday was February 7, 1894. However, when he applied for a passport he looked up his birth certificate and found his birthday listed as February 6, 1895, nearly a full year later than he thought.
ne1oo TIL that in 1959 the U.S. Navy submarine USS Barbero used a nuclear capable SSM-N-8 "Regulus" cruise missile to deliver mail
d8dVr TIL, Abraham Lincoln regularly hid important documents and letters under his hat.