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TIL that skatole, the same compound that gives poop its smell, is fragrant in low concentrations and is used in some perfumes and ice creams

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lopwK TIL: Balbir Singh an Indian Sikh also known as "Eco Baba" single-handedly cleaned and restored the 160 Km (110 mile) long Kali Bein river in the region of Punjab, India. he was later awarded the indian civilian award Padmashri in 2017.
DD9D TIL that solitary confinement can cause neurological damage that is so profound it can be seen on EEG-scans and “the brain may become as impaired as one that has incurred a traumatic injury”
oBDLY TIL there are fluid bearings in hydroelectric plants that have been in nearly continuous service since about 1900 and show no signs of wear
4kel5 TIL that Canadian Parliament maintains a record of debates in both English and French known as Hansard. During a Liberal filibuster in the Senate of Canada, Senator Philippe Gigantès was accused of reading one of his books only so that he could get the translation for free through the Hansard.
awLMo TIL, Alexander Dumas (The Three Musketeers) won his first duel, even though his pants fell down.