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TIL there are 2 diseases called childhood dementia and childhood Alzheimer's. Both of these are the result of genetics.

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LW6V TIL: A man who was high on meth fought off 15 police officers while masturbating. Even a taser had no effect.
9LRQ TIL Samurais had the right to kill anyone who offended them with one blow but only immediately after offense and had to have witness to prove offense happened.
yVbNX TIL: The Trauco are dwarf or goblin like creates in Chile mythology who live deep in the forest, are incredibly ugly, and have no feet. However, they are extremely alluring to young women. Since they are irresistible due to their sexual potency, the creature is used to explain unwanted pregnancies.
eOj5 TIL that self-injury works to reduce emotional pain because of a phenomenon called pain offset relief. “This may be because the physical pain relief that follows a self-injury event basically tricks the brain into perceiving relief of emotional pain too!”
YpwMZ TIL a schoolboy allergic to cheese died after a student threw a piece of cheese at him.