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TIL that people who develop hearing problems during mid-life (aged 40–65) have an increased risk of developing dementia

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ZE6v TIL the saying “cut of one’s jib” is because in the 17th century, the shape of the jib sail often identified a vessel’s nationality, and hence whether it was hostile or friendly.
rGKM TIL Nestle is draining water from Poor areas to sell to the poor and fought to take away water as a human right.
9wJG7 TIL that in the 17thC version of Sleeping Beauty by Charles Perrault, the Prince does NOT kiss the Princess while she's sleeping. He approaches her "trembling and admiring", and kneels by her bedside.
LQLW0 TIL There is an actual Rhode Island in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. Despite being the state's namesake and the island's "original" name, no one calls it that, and the locals have colloquially renamed it to Aquidneck Island.
R7lwj TIL Domino's Pizza locations in Scotland have official, registered tartans for employees who would prefer to wear a kilt.