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TIL Neanderthal tooth plaque indicates they used poplar (source of salicylic acid aka aspirin) and penicillin mold about 40k years before Bayer made aspirin or Fleming discovered penicillin.

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9YAQ7 TIL Linda Ronstadt, one of the biggest artists of all time, had trouble getting backing musicians because they didn't want to be sidemen to a woman. One of her backing bands included Don Henley and Glenn Frey, who would go on to form the Eagles, also one of the biggest artists of all time.
woov6 TIL Elizabeth, the current Queen of England, is the second-longest verified, reigning monarch of all time. She has a little less than 2 years to beat the record set by the French monarch Louis the XIV, the "Sun King".
E1XBx TIL Ginkgo Trees have been found to exhibit Radioprotective tendencies, and are currently being researched for their ability to mitigate the harmful effects of radiation.
Y7nvW TIL Mountain Dew, Fresca, and other food had been banned in the EU and Japan for containing brominated vegetable oil (BVO) - bromine is also commonly used as a flame retardant. Over consumption has resulted in medical attention needed for memory loss and nerve disorders, amongst other issues.
rBY0 TIL when your cat head-butts you, (the official term is “bunting”).. the cat sees you as thiers.