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TIL that our use of "Nuclear Power" in "Nuclear Power Plants" is simply used to just boil water.

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R7pN1 TIL despite the Ford Pinto's reputation as a deathtrap, it actually had accident death rates on par with competitor cars, and its risk of "fatal accidents accompanied by some fire" was average for all cars and lower than average for its class.
xEN0 TIL the guy that punched Snooki, joined the Army, because he couldn’t get a job.
9YpbX TIL - Alien Hand Syndrome where "A 77-year-old woman [observed] her left hand moving without her knowledge while watching television. Her left hand stroked her face and hair as if somebody was controlling it."
Z8ygQ TIL that higher levels of omega-3 in diet are associated with better sleep
6EMw8 TIL of Mikhail Bulgakov, a Russian writer whose works were banned in 1929. In desperation, he wrote a letter to Stalin and asked to emigrate. To his surprise, Stalin telephoned him personally. Bulgakov said he didn't want to leave and asked to work at the theater. Stalin permitted his request.