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TIL Those suffering from autism and schizophrenia naturally produce a chemical similar to DMT

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gBl4 TIL 17-year-old Harvard student, Ted Kaczynski, was one of 22 subjects in the CIA-sponsored Project MKUltra. It focused on measuring people’s reactions under extreme stress. Assaults to their egos, cherished ideas and beliefs were the vehicle used to cause high levels of stress and distress.
W7Qm9 TIL the movie, "The Accused" (1988) staring Jodie Foster was based on the real life events of Cheryl Araujo, who a few years after the event, tragically died in a car accident under suspicious circumstances.
vPppK TIL that “Tick-Tock the Crocodile” ‘s iconic music from 1953’s Peter Pan was composed with lyrics in 1939. Production of the movie was shelved due to WW2 and the lyrics cut from the final product. Its composer committed suicide in 1942.
epB7D TIL wheeled luggage was first seen as a niche women’s product until the 1970s. Department stores initially refused selling wheeled luggage for fear it would make men feel “wimpy”.
bG0N TIL there is an ethnic minority in the Philippines whose life expectancy at birth is 16.5 and at age 15 is only 27.5.