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TIL Salivating before vomiting is a way for your body to protect your teeth from the incoming stomach acid.

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1mDr TIL The term “rare earth” as in “rare Earth magnets” can be misleading as these metals are not particularly rare or precious. They are about as abundant as tin or lead.
Z80gY TIL The japanese passport is the strongest passport in the world in terms of travel freedom alongside Singapore and South Korea. Japanese citizens have visa-free or visa on arrival access to 189 countries and territories including the world's four largest economies - China, India, USA and the EU.
XErXE TIL Amish people end formal education at the 8th grade. This is mainly because they value apprenticeship and hands-on learning, and that more advanced learning can foster anti-Christian beliefs and counter their values.
VMeVp TIL the silent P in the word "ptarmigan" has absolutely no reason to be there. The bird's name comes from the Gaelic "tàrmachan" ("croaker"), but in 1684 the Scottish naturalist Robert Sibbald decided to add a p in front to make the word look more Greek.
XEyQD [TIL] Michael Jackson was so absorbed in writing “Billie Jean” on a ride home from the studio one day that he didn’t even notice his car was on fire. A passing motorcyclist alerted him.