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TIL strong odors, such as cologne and perfume, may cause a person's blood vessels to swell and dilate and, in turn, stimulate the nerve system in the brain associated with head pain causing headaches and migraines.

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epk7L TIL Microsoft Excel observes the fictional date 29 February 1900 in order to maintain compatibility with older versions of Lotus 1-2-3, another spreadsheet program
pYd5O TIL the color orange is named after the fruit. Before that in Europe the color was referred to as red-yelllow
OwNe TIL: The US Supreme Court Ruled That Professional Solicitors and Charities Are Not Required to Disclose Their Commission Structure Up Front. A Telemarketer Could Legally Take 99% of the Charitable Donation as a Commission.
raK1 TIL The domesticated dog evolved from a tamer version of the gray wolf. Based on DNA evidence, researchers currently believe the dog was domesticated in Asia at least 15,000 years ago, with some scientists arguing that dogs and humans have been partners for as long as 100,000 years.
QB5X TIL the actress who played the Yellow Power Ranger also plays the (always naked) foreign exchange student in Not Another Teen Movie