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TIL excessive mouth breathing can cause crooked teeth and abnormal facial growth.

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womAP TIL: The phrase "A jack of all trades" is actually a compliment. I always thought this was an insult to those who did multiple things rather than specializing in something until I learned the full phrase: "A jack of all trades is a master of none, but often times better than a master of one."
5Y7BB TIL scientists were able to spin a calcium carbonate molecule to 600 million RPM, generating 1 billion Gs of force. Unfortunately, the molecule spun so fast that it disappeared from the experimental chamber and scientist are still trying to find out where it went to this day.
GAooj TIL world's largest functioning musical instrument is the Wanamaker Organ, located in the Macy's department store in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Built-in 1904 for the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, the organ boasts 28,750 pipes, six manuals, and 464 ranks, making it a truly massive and impress
J1vAV TIL Benjamin Harrison holds the record of having the most states being admitted to the Union under his administration at 6 states.
R78OQ TIL in 1828, Eastern State Penitentiary opened with a ground breaking agenda to rehabilitate prisoners. Prisoners had a cell each, and were comforted with central heating and flush toilets, something which even the White House didn't have at that time.