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TIL at least 60% of english words come from latin directly or indirectly(from old french). Still english is not considered a romance language

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1a0QD TIL We touch our face so much because we are unconsciously sniffing our hands to gain information about the people and environment around us.
VBK94 TIL That DNA Does Not Directly Code for Anatomy. The idea that biological forms are stored in DNA is an oversimplification challenged by developmental biology research showing the relationship between genotype and phenotype is far more complex, involving dynamic processes far beyond pure genetics.
VB7WB TIL that Gavrilo Princip was 27 days shy of the 20-year age limit stated in the Austro-Hungarian laws for capital punishment. He was sentenced to 20 year in jail. He died later 4 months before the conclusion of WWI.
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