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TIL the County of Los Angeles in California asked for computer manufacturers to stop using “master” and “slave” terminology because it was politically incorrect.

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XEjlP TIL about Osama bin Laden, an elephant responsible for 27 deaths from 2004-2006
woG6E TIL Auto Brewery Syndrome is endogenous ethanol fermentation. It’s sometimes called “drunkenness disease.” This rare condition makes you intoxicated/drunk without drinking alcohol.
5loP TIL a graffiti artist painted the walls of Facebook’s HQ for $500 million.
16Od7 TIL Salmon sperm is used in some Korean face creams for its anti-aging benefits. Polydeoxyribonucleotide (PDRN) in salmon sperm stimulates collagen production.
J1Vxv TIL that up to 80% of the treasures in King Tutankhamun's tomb were probably made for a different, female pharaoh named Neferneferuaten and hastily redecorated for Tutankhamun's burial.