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TIL Obese men are 4 times less likely to die from suicide than men with a BMI under 21.

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oA97 TIL that because of a lucky genetic mutation happened in the 18th century, today 38 people in a small town in northern Italy don’t suffer from cholesterol artery-clogging, making them virtually immune to heart disease and strokes. They all smoke, they eat like hell, and they don’t care
a8x1b TIL the $1 million deal between Peacock streaming platform & SK Rex Heuermann’s estranged wife prompted NY lawmakers to file for amendment of “Son of Sam” law that bans criminals from profiting of the publicity of their crimes
dZkZ TIL Australia fought a war against their own Emus, and lost.
6EV1Z TIL that the paper toilet seat covers, found in public restrooms, pretty much do nothing and do not actually have any health benefits.
1AbO TIL the world’s most extreme toilet is located in Siberia at the edge of a cliff, 2,600m (over 8,500 feet) above sea level.