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TIL "The Honeymooners", one of the most iconic and influential sitcoms of all time (inspiring The Flintstones for example), only ran for 39 episodes, all airing within a single year.

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X0EDj TIL that Tibetans underwent the fastest genetic change ever observed in humans. Biologists found 30+ genes with DNA mutations more prevalent in Tibetans than their predecessors, the Han Chinese, half of which help the body regulate oxygen use. They even have a "super-athlete gene" called EPAS1.
69lpX TIL all female mammals have a clitoris.
kOVY4 TIL Raw Manuka honey kills every bacteria scientists throw at it, including antibiotics-resistant superbugs
WkA1X TIL almond extract is often commercially made from the inside of peach pits, not almonds at all.
8eXxb TIL Siri has Harry Potter spell commands that actually work on your iPhone