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TIL that astrology was scientifically proven inaccurate on accident. This was done with a medical study called “time twins” that was carried out in London in 1958, with over 2000 subjects, examining over 100 different characteristics including anxiety, IQ, etc. in individuals born in the same month.

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v6vD TIL that the word O.K. came from the 8th president of the U.S. Martin Van Buren’s nickname of Old Kinderhook. When his signature was needed he intialed it O.K. Soon enough, his secretaries who ask him to OK something and the phrase spread.
wL40P TIL That "French onion dip" was originally called California dip since it was invented by an unknown cook in Los Angeles in 1954 where the recipe was originally published in the newspaper. The name "French onion dip" began to be used in the 1960s, and became more popular in the 1990s.
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ne8G9 TIL: You are less likely to die during an economic depression. This is mostly attributed to cleaner air, reduced traffic, and fewer dollars spent on vices like tobacco and alcohol.