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TIL that Rhesus monkeys show sex typed preferences for human toys that resemble human behaviour

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5YBDk TIL Chinese author Ding Ling wrote a short story called "Miss Sophia's Diary" in 1927. Much of the diary concerns Miss Sophia's romantic attraction and sexual desire, and even reveals her bisexuality. The story is considered a landmark in the evolving role of women in China during the Republican era
1aNVD TIL a 59 yr.old woman's smartwatch correctly recognized a tachycardia, alerting her to seek help. She was diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation and treated, reducing her chances of suffering a severe stroke. In 2017 the FDA approved the use of this technology to be used for medical purposes.
0OXj TIL that the term “it ain’t over til’ the fat lady sings” originally references the conclusion of a lengthy epic four part opera called Der Ring des Nibelungen; in which, the “fat lady” or Valkyrie Brünnhilde sings for about 20 minutes, signaling the end the nearly 16 hour saga.
4XgD6 TIL that there are over 20,000 adults suffering from congenital rubella syndrome in the USA after their mums caught Rubella in the 60s. They suffer deafness, blindness and neurological problems.
Wkk8d TIL that the FBI classified an MIT doctoral candidate's research on animal rights as a threat to national security