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TIL that every year, every Finnish citizen’s taxable income is made public to provide transparency in society and resist economic inequality.

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woLK1 TIL of the Cantalloc Aqueducts in Peru. Built by the Nazca between 200-900, there are over 30 aqueducts, many of which are still functional and are essential for irrigating local fields
XEMMX TIL that Natalie Portman is a published researcher in Psychology. Her first scientific paper was co-authored while still in high school. It was entered into the prestigious Intel Science Talent Search and made it all the way to the semi-finals.
0dxeM TIL that until scientist started growing cuttings, there was only one Putuo Hornbeam tree left in this world, a single 200 year old tree behind a mountaintop temple.
Jj0j TIL as much as 3% of corporate leaders and other people in leading positions are psychopaths. They are more determined to advance in their careers.
oRZPK TIL the alchemists of Alexandria developed various medicines and elixirs with drinkable gold, which they believed restored and rejuvenated the body. It is believed that Cleopatra had body treatments with gold every night, such as having baths with gold and using a face mask of pure gold.