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TIL you can get appendix stones, calcified deposits similar to bladder or kidney stones. They’re called appendicoliths.

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xroB TIL alligators do not have sex-determining chromosomes. Instead, the sex is determined by the temperature of the environment the alligator is in.
a8gkA TIL Tree burls, a form of tree growth deformity, have unique patterns that make them valuable too woodworkers. Redwood burls are especially valuable and have been poached by thieves in the past.
xVQBb TIL the value of the materials mined in North America that come specifically from extraterrestrial impacts totals over $5 billion per year
69B5Q TIL: There is a study by several PhDs also backed by 45 previous studies, that found out that height impacts salaries. Every inch above average height nets $789. Possible explanations are that tall people are seen as more leader like and the process of "looking down" makes one more confident.
9wkWM TIL That the USA actually runs 240 V power and every home has a split phase system to connect lights and power points to 120 V. Other systems such as Air Con and electric stoves run on 240 V.