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TIL that the “French Paradox” is the term that describes the low incidence of heart disease in France despite a diet high in fat and alcohol, which has led to research into possible protective factors such as red wine consumption.

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R58Y4 TIL that the full ceremonial name for Bangok is Krungthepmahanakhon Amonrattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilokphop Noppharatratchathaniburirom Udomratchaniwetmahasathan Amonphimanawatansathit Sakkathattiyawitsanukamprasit
W7eW8 TIL screwworm, a nasty parasite that can kill hosts used to be common in southern USA and Mexico. Program in place for several decades have virtually eliminated all screwworm all the way to Panama/Colombia border
ZNPD TIL that a class at the University of Minnesota managed to condition their psychology professor by paying more attention and laughing at his jokes each time he stood in the right side of the room.
xVjYo TIL that someone stole Jim Thorpe's shoes just before he competed in the Olympic decathlon. Wearing mismatched shoes (one from the garbage), he went on to win the gold medal, setting a record that stood for almost 20 years.
oVl8 TIL that the United States’ highest scoring Ace, Dick Bong, considered his gunnery accuracy to be poor and on one occasion actually collided with his target, which he claimed as a “probable” victory.