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TIL that saying "no" can improve mental health and productivity by reducing stress and helping people set boundaries.

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YpgQA TIL about Peter principle that states if a person is competent at their job, it will get promoted until the person is incompetent at his new role. Then they remain stuck at that final level for the rest of their career. Therefore, in time, every post tends to be occupied by an incompetent employee.
lxEV TIL that you will not catch a cold due to chilly weather. Researchers examined the immunological responses to cold exposure and found that acute cold exposure, such as going outside without a jacket, actually appears to activate the immune system.
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