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TIL that the human body may be incapable of living beyond 120 years due to genetic coding which may limit the amount of times our cells can divide.

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LRmQ TIL a star discovered 75 light-years away is no warmer than a freshly brewed cup of coffee.
Q6rk TIL alcohol is a banned substance in competitive shooting because a small amount can relax a competitor and slow their heart rate without impairing reaction time and motor skills.
7r4KM TIL In 1990 Rob Halford of Judas Priest testified in a lawsuit brought against him and the band regarding subliminal lyrics and backwards masking being causative in the gruesome suicides of two young fans. Rob testified that the sounds were actually him breathing during the recording.
njE9 TIL leaving the US with more than $5.00 in pennies is a crime that could land you in jail for five years.
E1Vo0 TIL that The Natural was filmed in 1983 with a 46 year old Robert Redford. Wilford Brimley was 48 at the time.