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TIL studies have determined that the closing of the nuclear power plants in Japan has actually caused more deaths than the Fukushima accident itself.

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BrMAD TIL Kurt Cobain's famous line “It’s better to burn out than to fade away” is a reference to Neil Young's song ‘Hey Hey, My My (Into The Black)’. In an interview, Young said: "When he died and left that note, it struck a deep chord inside of me. It fucked with me."
eBrk TIL to never drive a car with a full bladder. In the event of a crash, the force of impact and the seat belt can cause your bladder to rupture.
epKbE TIL Unobtainium was not first referenced in Avatar (2009), actually dates back to the 1950s as a term for "unusual or costly materials"
gM6Z9 TIL a New York man sued Miller Brewing Co. for false advertising, claiming that its Fosters commercials convinced him that the beer was Australian. In fact, the beer is actually brewed in Fort Worth, Texas.
5VxvP TIL the Chicago Cubs 2016 World Series rings include an engraving of the infamous Billy Goat that was refused entry during the 1945 World Series, causing the owner to lay a curse on the team.