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TIL that Papua New Guinea still recognizes the British monarch as their ceremonial head of state.

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Eg8vd TIL that understanding DNA methylation patterns unlocks secrets about how mammals age. These changes are like a fingerprint, revealing links between epigenetics and life spans, shedding light on the mysteries of aging and biological processes.
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