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TIL that meditation has been shown to be as effective as anti- depressants in treating anxiety.

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X0Prr TIL of research into genetically engineering humans for space and living on other planets. One method is epigenome engineering and would target genes advantageous for space. Another method is to combine the DNA of other species (i.e. tardigrades) with human cells to make humans better fit for space.
a8jY9 TIL Mount Olympus, home of the gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece, is a real mountain
nebVP TIL that London's Australia House gives out drinkable water from 900-year-old 'holy well'
9pbr TIL that the French military actually has the best military record in Europe having won 132 of the 185 battles they fought in the last 800 years
e0W7L TIL The word 'Quarantine' originates from 14th century Italy, meaning '40 days'. Italy literally gave us the Quarantine, again.