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TIL you can reduce the levels of forever chemicals (PFAS) in your blood through blood/plasma donations

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xrmD TIL every American gold or silver medalist in the 100 meter sprint since 1988 was eventually busted for doping.
9YXyD TIL NASA has a public access TV channel. When not showing live news coverage, NASA TV airs a variety of programming. Viewers may see views of the Earth from the International Space Station; replays of mission operations or news conferences; or episodes of produced programs
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