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TIL that a researcher once proposed to his girlfriend in the acknowledgement section of a scientific paper that he published.

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GvWN TIL the memory loss associated with Alzheimer’s has been successfully reversed. In a small study using a 36-point, customized therapeutic program, 9 of 10 patients showed sustained improvement
erbb TIL: There is a machine that transforms concrete rubble into Lego like building blocks. The blocks allow victims of war or natural disasters to construct their own new, earthquake resistant houses.
OGVnY TIL onions are toxic to dogs. They can cause hemolytic anemia and result in death. A 45-lb. dog would only have to eat one medium to large onion to experience dangerous toxicity levels.
9epD TIL There’s a biker gang who sit in courtrooms to help sexually abused kids feel relaxed when giving evidence.
MWem TIL that during the Great Depression women made clothes out of flour sacks and when manufacturers learned of this they started using patterned fabrics and designed the label to wash out.