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TIL about photic sneeze reflex, a genetic condition which affects between 10-35% of the population and causes sneezing in response to dramatic light changes.

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oRYMY TIL Diamond Jim Brady had over 2 million dollars in jewelry, equivalent to over $73 million today
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