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TIL that people who can't smell things are called ANOSMIC

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gMZNL TIL that many popular sites in New York City, like Washington Square Park, Madison Square Park, Bryant Park, and Union Square Park, used to be cemeteries. Washington Square Park alone contains over 20,000 bodies. Most of these cemeteries closed in the 1800’s, and the parks were built right on top.
W7wd9 TIL that it is absolutely dangerous to swallow button batteries, because the battery reacts with bodily fluids and releases a strong alkaline substance which can burn through tissue.
OBD7 TIL Dr. Pepper, was first served 127 years ago today, preceding Coke by 1 year
OoXo7 TIL Cyanide comes from bamboo
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