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TIL about aaa, a constellation of urological problems described on multiple ancient Egyptian medical papyri. Many archaeologists believe aaa was what is now known as urinary schistosomiasis, a parasitic infection.

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1vJX TIL that comedian Louis C.K. is a Mexican Jew raised in Mexico City until the age of seven, Spanish is his first language, and he still retains a Mexican citizenship.
8nk4 TIL marijuana levels in the bloodstream do not match levels of cognitive impairment, making it difficult to test reliably for driving while stoned
LPmZ TIL That China only allows 34 non-Chinese films a year to be shown in their theatres
8aGOK TIL that in 2007, Scotland spent six months of research and £ 125,000 to create a new slogan that would boost tourism. They came up with "Welcome to Scotland".
6E0XZ TIL that for the past two years it is no longer criminal in Canada to challenge somebody to a duel, accept a challenge to a duel or provoke somebody to challenge another person to a duel.