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TIL that men stop buying underwear during tough economic times, making it a nifty leading indicator for recession.

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dM0Q TIL that people suffering from Capras syndrome hold a delusion that a friend, spouse, parent, or other close family member has been replaced by an identical-looking impostor.
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loxWN TIL that Samuel Maverick was a Texas rancher who refused to brand his cattle, which led to the word 'maverick' meaning someone who is independently minded.
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