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TIL about the Third Wave experiment. Kids were instructed in posture, began each remark with Mr. and saluted. In 3 days the movement had grown to 200 students. Students showed increased academic skill and motivation. After 5 days students were informed it was an experiment on how NAZIsm spread.

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16ZKr TIL: Mexican Ranchero named Don Alejo (aged well in his 70s) killed 4 Los Zetas cartel members after they attempted to seize his ranch. He boarded up windows and used only his hunting rifles placed around his house. He died after they destroyed his house with grenade launchers.
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