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TIL that it's possible to ignite methane in the colon during a colonoscopy... Intracolonic explosion

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a8VBy TIL hair smells bad when burned because keratin needs large amounts of the sulfur-containing amino acid cysteine for polymer crosslinking, which give it it's rigid properties
d8QpQ TIL a 1984 Einstürzende Neubauten performance was stopped after 21 minutes as the band was attempting to drill a hole in the stage so they could leave the venue through the floor
nxm7 TIL That if you were were exposed to outer space without a suit, after about 15 seconds, you would be blue, bloated, and in an unresponsive stupor, but not dead. If they got you back inside and gave you oxygen within about 90 seconds, you’d likely make a complete recovery with only minor injuries.
OGyPX TIL when George Miller was casting Mad Max: Fury Road, his first choice actor to play Max was Eminem who only turned down the role because he didn't want to leave his home state
PY7kE TIL that Gin & Tonic originated in India to make quinine, a traditional cure for malaria more palatable for the British army stationed in the region.