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TIL that a long-term 30-years study found that post-operation Transgender persons are 20x more likely to commit suicide when compared to the general population

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nWnGW TIL that modern microwaves actively recommend you put a metal spoon inside when heating liquids to prevent the phenomenon of ‘delayed boiling’ where the liquid gets superheated and can boil over dangerously when disturbed.
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