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TIL that about 50% of perceived friendships are actually non-reciprocal

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DQPJD TIL that the city of York, England, had a store called "Ghost Merchants", specialized in the craft and sell of "York Ghosts", little figures of ghosts decorated with colors and details, a tradition that trace back to the victorian age.
OGnm4 Today I learned that in 1634 Massachussets Puritans made long hair illegal for males.
YprwW TIL all of Teddy Roosevelt’s sons were injured or died serving in world wars. Quentin was killed in aerial combat over France in WWI, Archibald was injured in WWI & WWII, Kermit committed suicide while serving as Army Intelligence in Alaska, and Ted died of a heart attack after invading Utah Beach.
lPJN TIL legendary boxer Muhammad Ali reportedly went two months without sex before a big fight, claiming it made him unbeatable in the ring.
E15Wd TIL athletes involved in the East German doping program are estimated to suffer from rates of cardiovascular disease or cancer up to five-times higher than the general population and live 10-12 years fewer