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TIL: That nearly 2,000 children die annually due to abuse or maltreatment in the United States

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R7Ega TIL insects have different sub-brains in different parts of their body, which are controlled by a slightly larger central brain but can actually also operate separately; the antennae has its own brain, as does the mouth, the eyes, and each leg which can keep walking even if the central brain stops
YRL7 TIL that the dolphin that played Flipper on the TV show committed suicide by refusing to breathe
W7eLL TIL that the first Unmanned underwater vehicle was created by the United States in 1957 to explore Arctic waters.
69vPW TIL that people with synesthesia, a neurological phenomenon where stimulation of one sensory or cognitive pathway leads to involuntary experiences in a second pathway, often possess unique and vivid perceptions of the world. For example, the letter "A" might consistently appear as red.
5oAn TIL the USA prosecuted a farmer for growing Wheat rather than buying on the open market. His conviction was upheld by the Supreme Court.