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TIL that falling asleep while on watch duty during a war time could result in death or other lawful punishment according to the article 113 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).

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m1EKM TIL that Mithridates VI was so paranoid he would be poisoned, he regularly ingested poison to build up resistance. When he was finally captured by the Romans, he attempted suicide by ingesting poison, but failed because of his immunity.
wLJNW TIL that in 1700s Transylvania the element Tellerium was discovered. This element is poisonus and, upon consumption, makes the breath of its consumer wreak of garlic.
b9aa TIL that while being ‘grilled’ to death, Saint Lawrence of Rome said, “Flip me over, I’m done on this side.”
69RRY TIL that Stalking Cat committed suicide in his garage.
WkWVA TIL that New York City offers so-called Friendship Benches, a program first used in Zimbabwe, where peers offer an ear to people who are suffering from depression but are not in a position to seek professional therapy.