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TIL that the fourth leading cause of death in the United States is adverse reactions to FDA approved drugs.

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5VPnn TIL Julie Moss was a surprise front runner of the 1982 Ironman Triathlon but collapsed several times and lost bowel control near the end as millions watched on TV. She was surpassed by a rival and crawled to the finish line. Her "agony of defeat" moment caused a surge in popularity for the sport.
xV65b TIL Peanuts are not nuts, and grow underground.
QJNYk TIL That the world's oldest university still in operation was founded by a Muslim woman in 859 AD
LQknd TIL "Forty" is the only number with its letters in alphabetical order whereas "One" is the only number with its letters in reverse alphabetical order.
BOb TIL a cat miraculously survived the sinking of three separate ships in World War Two, earning the moniker “Unsinkable Sam”