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TIL - About dimethylmercury, it's a form of mercury but way stronger. It's a neurotoxin that can kill you with 2 drops or 0.1 mL.

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rNyQy TIL that in 1860 the original 13th amendment to the Constitution was intended to preserve slavery in the states that already had it. Known as the Corwin Amendment, it was an attempt to forestall secession. It was passed by Congress, but ratification by states was suspended when the Civil War began.
GAgpG TIL: Low carb, high protein diets "greatly" decrease resting testosterone levels in men.
4oDX TIL that in 1996, Howard Stern completely took over the Tonight Show in a raunchy fashion. Jay Leno was so offended, he stormed out of the studio on a commercial break, while shouting expletives. At the end of the show, he walked off and refused to shake Howard’s hand.
Onre TIL that James May, from the show Top Gear, got fired from an automobile review magazine for hiding the secret message “So you think it’s really good, yeah? You should try making the bloody thing up; it’s a real pain in the arse” in his articles.
X09Qk TIL, in addition to Eddie Van Halen's famous solo, Michael Jackson's "Beat It" also featured Steve Lukather, and Jeff and Steve Porcaro of Toto on Guitar, Bass, Synth, and Drums.