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TIL that Nostalgia was originally classified as a mental disorder

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gM96D TIL- during the Krakatoa eruptions and resulting tsunamis, a javanese lighthouse keeper refused to leave his post, survived after the lighthouse collapsed, lost his wife and child, and built a makeshift light just a few hours afterward so that ships wouldn't run aground.
a7No TIL emotional crying is the result of very high levels of stress hormones building up in your body. Crying releases these hormones, resulting in feeling of relaxation and security.
VBJMB TIL many Nazis and their families received pensions from the German government
1avG4 TIL a Norway TV channel planned to show a reindeer migration nonstop in real time for 168 hours, using drones, antler-cams and snowmobiles. Previous "slow TV" included nonstop knitting, 18 hours of live salmon fishing, and hours of "firewood chopping" discussion followed by live footage of a fire.
R7ZN7 TIL that Shaquille O'Neal only made one three-point shot during his entire career.