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TIL about a group of proteins called E3 ubiquitin ligases. They recognize misfolded or damaged proteins in the body. The human genome contains over 600 genes responsible for encoding these proteins. The mutation of the E3 ubiquitin ligase called "parkin" causes familial Parkinson's Disease.

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QJ7pe TIL In 1936 part-time inventor Anton Loibl, a Nazi, and Hitler's chauffeur, invented bicycle reflectors. The SS went into business with him. The Nazis then brought in traffic laws requiring all bicycles to have reflectors, creating a cash windfall for the SS
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