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TIL King James I of England spoke against the dangers of tobacco in 1604, calling it dangerous to the lungs and brain and attempted to put heavy taxes on it

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yQeXa TIL soldiers were used as “guinea pigs” to study the effects of radiation on human health by French government in 1960s
ONBR TIL that while Beethoven was going deaf, he composed more music with low notes. This was because he had to put his head close to his piano to feel the vibrations. After going completely deaf, his compositions contained more high notes - because he simply began composing directly from his head.
em74 TIL There is a “Squirrel Whisperer” Student at Penn State University. She has an uncanny ability to attract squirrels, and gives them hats and earmuffs to wear.
kJ5vE TIL The Mormon Church is considered the wealthiest religious organization in the world. The next wealthiest religious organization is worth $200 billion less.
59XQ TIL that there are more blacks on welfare in the US than any other race despite being ~13% of the population.