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TIL 30% of the world population cannot drink wine – they get severe headaches

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OoOa TIL that a cat can be its own twin when two fertilized eggs fuse together.
KORjQ TIL in 2005 a group of Manchester United supporters who were annoyed by the takeover of their club by businessman Malcolm Glazer decided to start their own team - F.C. United of Manchester. The new club is democratically run by its members, who all have equal voting rights.
aGZy TIL the US supported dictator Ferdinand Marcos during most of his 20 year reign of The Philippines giving him billions in aid. During this time, he imposed martial law, stole billions from the people of The Philippines and imprisoned or killed those who opposed him.
1aREX TIL "Classy" Freddie Blassie, who wrestled between 1950 to 1970 was so hated that he had been stabbed 21 times by different fans and even had acid thrown at him during a match. He also caused multiple heart attacks in Japan after brutalising Japanese hero Rikidōzan during a match.
9aND TIL Alligators have an incredibly resilient immune system. They don’t get serious infections from cuts and bruises even while living in bacteria infested swamps. Alligator blood is effective against 23 types of bacteria, and fungi and viruses including HIV.