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TIL that the US conducted experiments on their own troops by race back in WW2

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1Z6r TIL that, when asked, Adele turned down singing at William and Kate’s royal wedding because she’d already arranged to have a BBQ with her friends.
E6Qd TIL that there is a limit of 12 minutes of commercials, per hour of television, in the United Kingdom.
JYyKj TIL the the chemical formula of the salt that makes solid cheese smooth and creamy spells out NaCHO.
e0vwJ TIL that the term “starboard” comes from old boats where their “board” for “steering” was on the right. This meant they always docked on the left, or “port” side. Aviation borrows from maritime; so this is why you almost always board an airplane from the left side doors.
VGyZ TIL During Islam’s Golden Age, scientists were paid the equivalent of what pro athletes are paid today.