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TIL that there is a gold trade in India that revolves around panning for gold with dirt from the street and mud from drains.

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neoWo TIL the scientist that discovered stomach ulcers were caused by bacteria proved his hypothesis by swallowing live bacteria and then taking antibiotics to cure himself. Before, his hypothesis was mocked by other scientists.
Enno TIL two psychologists, to study self-deception, created a provocative questionnaire with the assumption that a response of “no” to any of the questions would be a lie. Some of these questions include: “Have you ever wanted to rape or be raped by someone” “Have you ever enjoyed your bowel movements”
ylrl TIL Waiters’ Perception That Black People Tip Less is Actually True. Research From Cornell Hotel School.
Qj6e TIL that gambling is an effective treatment for cocaine addiction and has a higher success rate than 28-day-rehab clinics an 12-step meetings.
grovW TIL that Fukushi Masaichi (30 January 1878 – 3 June 1956) was a Japanese physician and pathologist in Tokyo. He was the founder of the world's only known collection of tattoos taken from the dead. He collected an archive of about 2000 "hides", which were later lost during World War II.