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TIL the overwhelming urge to jump from high places is called “The Call of the Void”

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v1Q1B TIL The idea of “common sense” comes from the Ancient Greek concept of Nous, the “common sense” humans were believed to have to recognize truth that was distinct from rationality
b9Ngp TIL that Germany happens to be the only country that serves the McDonald’s McRib sandwich year round
v15kD TIL "Happy Buddha" is not really the Buddha, but a Chinese monk who carried a sack to give rice and sweets to children, like our Santa.
mbXO TIL of Little Canada, MN. The city was established in 1844, 23 years older than Canada.
ANlL7 TIL the vast majority of astronauts and cosmonauts have spent more time in space than Neil Armstrong has.