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TIL people who grow up in cities are twice as likely to develop schizophrenia, even when controlling for drug use and ethnicity.

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vPKm7 TIL that Ethiopia was one of the world's strongest empires during the 3rd century CE, being labeled as one of the 4 Great Powers of the time alongside Persia, Rome, and China. Ethiopia was also one of the first countries to convert to Christianity
Gw11 TIL Women can fly airplanes in Saudi Arabia, but can’t drive cars.
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4kAwR TIL on freeways in foggy areas of California, a break in the shoulder line is used to notify drivers of an upcoming freeway exit
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