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TIL Marx's theory of 'Alienation' explains the effect of capitalism on the working class, making an individual or society feel isolated, unworthy, and insignificant.

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16lD8 TIL Harran (in present-day southern Turkey) remained a stronghold of paganism (Mesopotamian moon worship with Hellenistic influences) well until the 10th Century AD. Harran remained pagan during both the entirety of (Christian) Byzantine rule and the first first four centuries of Muslim rule.
d84Gd TIL a pilot of a mail carrier plane once flew upside down for an extended of period of time to disorient the disgruntled employee trying to murder him and his copilot with a hammer and speargun.
QM86 TIL that 1 in 8 people who have ever lived are alive today
mo5p TIL caffeine has a half life of ~6 hours, meaning a 140mg cup of coffee consumed in the morning will still have about 70mg in you mid-day
bZQ7 TIL that 1 in every 8 American workers have been employed by McDonalds.