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TIL people with higher IQs are found to suffer from more mental health problems. While data shows highly intelligent people have a greater life expectancy, it found higher IQs result in increased reports of mental health problems like depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD and others.

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pYJnA TIL as the creators of Game of Thrones, David Benioff & Dan Weiss, were "contractually guaranteed producer credits" on all GOT spinoffs, however they declined credits on House of the Dragon & the "free money" that came with it because they weren't involved with it & felt the strain wasn't worth it.
Oo6k1 TIL that Whitesnake changed the word "hobo" to "drifter" in the re-recording of "Here I Go Again" to ensure that it would not be misheard as "homo".
AWwo TIL that a soviet scientist killed his friend with an axe after losing in a game of chess in an Antarctic base. After this incident, Soviet authorities banned chess at their Antarctic bases.
GYJwE TIL in 2012 there was a massive solar flare, at least as powerful as the Carrington event in 1859. It could have devastated the electrical grid and even disabled the water supply, but missed Earth by a week. The chance of another hit was 12% in the next 10 years. "We need to be prepared."
7r76M TIL about ruby chocolate, a "fourth type" of chocolate (in addition to dark, milk, and white) introduced in 2017. It has a slightly sweet and sour flavor.