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TIL studies show that an increase in Facebook usage is heavily linked to decrease in satisfaction with your own life and higher liklihood of depression.

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4kavR TIL that phage therapy, a treatment using viruses to kill bacteria, was largely abandoned in the West after the discovery of antibiotics but continued to be used in the Soviet Union. Today, it's making a comeback as a potential solution to antibiotic-resistant infections.
LQ5vV TIL that some New England towns had a tradition of electing a black representative, where slave owners would grant a day off for slaves to participate in the festivities. These officials often served as parodies of elected white leaders, but others acted as reputable liaisons in race relations.
5xWD TIL: The Roundabout is a more efficient way to move cars through an intersection
9YNn6 TIL Wilson won the Critics’ Choice Award “Best Inanimate Object” for his role in Cast Away
Qejk TIL Elon Musk wanted Tesla’s Model lineup to spell SEX: Model S, Model E, Model X. However, Ford owns the term Model E, so Tesla opted for Model 3 to spell S3X