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TIL, in 1928 a Supreme Court Justice argued against wiretapping and criticized the US government for its invasion of privacy

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KYZYG TIL there's an IKEA Museum in Älmhult, Sweden, showcasing the brand's evolution since 1943, including its successes and failures
yVYVv TIL Human metabolism adapted to function best with periods of hunger and eating during the day and sleeping at night. A study found a higher risk of heart attack among men who snacked in the middle of the night compared with those who didn't
9Ylp TIL that Hoba, the largest uncovered meteorite in the world, most likely ‘skipped’ across the earth’s atmosphere like a skipping stone, due to its unusual shape
kJp6E TIL that in the 19th century, there was a common prejuidice towards the german immigrant population that they were eating dogs. That is how, when the frankfurter sausage was introduced, there were rumors circulating that there was dog meat in it, so it earned the nickname "Hot dog".
1akaP TIL of archaeophytes, non-native plants that were introduced into new areas by people in ancient times.