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TIL that, according to a UK report commissioned by the House of Commons, tobacco is more harmful than cannabis, LSD, and ecstasy

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D1NXJ TILL during the Night of the Long Knives, the Nazis accidentally killed a music critic called Willi Schmid, when their intended target had been someone with a similar surname. A few days after his death, Rudolf Hess visited Willi’s widow and apologised for the mistake, and offered her a pension.
Kv1a TIL An extension cord with two male ends on it is often used to bench test electrical equipment in the industrial field, but is considered so dangerous in other applications, that it is commonly referred to as a “suicide cord.”
vPNkR TIL Beyond the Hype and Headlines: Delving into the Complexities of Artificial Intelligence - From Revolutionizing Industries to Reshaping Society, AI's Impact is Undeniable. But are We Prepared for the Ethical Dilemmas, Economic Disruptions, and Existential Questions it Raises?
GAoP7 TIL that the national animal of Scotland is a unicorn.
8aEYK TIL of a farm in Japan where pigs are given green tea in place of water to help with stress relief, flavor, and potential disease