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TIL that Martin Luther King Jr. was killed just as he was organizing a poor people’s campaign demanding universal basic income and criticizing the government for spending more on war and stifling social programs.

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loKN7 TIL that MDMA (aka ecstasy) can help alleviate PTSD, even after taking it just once or twice. In a 2018 study, 100% of participants showed reduced symptoms of PTSD one year after the trial. 67% lost their PTSD diagnosis altogether.
OoVLR TIL that in Finland, doctoral candidates who receive a PhD also receive a top hat and a sword
ePD TIL that the book of Proverbs, which contains many maxims condemning adultery, was written by a man who had 700 wives, 300 concubines, and an affair with the Queen of Sheba.
OGZRX TIL about "Wa", a Japanese concept usually translated into English as "harmony". It implies a peaceful unity and conformity within a social group in which members prefer the continuation of a harmonious community over their personal interests. The kanji character "wa" is also a name for Japan.
x6vE1 TIL The 1960 Ford Falcon was built in Argentina until 1991