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TIL Human metabolism adapted to function best with periods of hunger and eating during the day and sleeping at night. A study found a higher risk of heart attack among men who snacked in the middle of the night compared with those who didn't

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W7dj8 TIL that the 1986 Christmas special of Only Fools and Horses only completed editing on the day of broadcast (Xmas Day). There was a contingency plan to broadcast the final scene live.
kOE6W TIL in the story of the Jewish Exodus from Egypt, the Torah uses the singular word tzefardeah for frog, not the plural tzefard'im. Some interpret this as meaning Egypt was plagued by a singular frog.
negaG TIL Colonizing Venus is not only possible but actually has the potential to be more practical than colonizing Mars
GYa74 Today I learned that Penn & Teller first performed together 45 years ago at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival, sometimes with a third performer, billed as "The Asparagus Valley Cultural Society."
699gw TIL about Fred Baur, an American organic chemist known for designing the Pringles container and method of packaging the chips. At his request, some of his ashes were buried in an Original Flavor Pringles container.