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TIL there is a branch in psychology whose purpose is to use scientific understanding and effective interventions to aid to satisfactory normal life rather than merely treating mental illness. It’s called positive psychology.

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N8b8 TIL that when Manfred Von Richthofen(aka the Red Baron) was shot down and killed. The allies gave him a full milatary funeral with honours.
woJ0E TIL that Frogs shed their skin
Qw6E TIL 95 percent of those of European origin can trace their maternal roots to one of seven women who lived between 10,000 and 45,000 years ago.
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