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TIL researchers determined that ‘deer crossing’ warning signs do not prevent accidents

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v1WlD TIL that Memorial Day in the U.S. was started to honor Civil War dead, that it was originally called Decoration day, and that it's purpose was to set aside a day to put decorations on the graves of fallen soldiers. The date was chosen because it was not the date of any particular battle.
74WM TIL that a 1944 opinion poll found that 13% of the U.S. public were in favor of “killing off” all Japanese men, women, and children.
7rKeL TIL scientists estimate that around 40% of people's first memory is fictional.
R7Z1w TIL of Glennon Engelmann, the "Killer Driller." A dentist by trade, Englemann was a serial killer who conspired with his dental assistants and ex-wife to kill their husbands in elaborate ways. Englemann would then take a portion of the insurance payout.
KYgEE TIL that there is a phenomena called phantom vibration syndrome. It is the perception that one's mobile phone is vibrating/ringing even when it is not.