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TIL that loneliness is processed in the same part of the brain as physical pain

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PYZaV TIL about Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf (Chris Wayne Jackson), former LSU star, and Denver Nuggets player, who lost his career and Nike contract for sitting during the National Anthem in the 90s.
ymXp TIL the Fairness Doctrine was removed in 1987. It required news broadcasters to both present controversial issues of public importance and to do so in a manner that was honest, equitable, and balanced.
OMEg TIL the Trident Missile has the ability to fly in a GPS-denied environment by Star-Sighting navigation.
7PWP TIL Canadians say “eh” because it is short for the Cree word “Eha” meaning “yes” or “I agree.” The Cree were some of the most prominent members of the Canadian fur trade, which shaped Canada’s history. Europeans adapted some of their behaviours, hence the saying eh.
OoMOa TIL that during WWI, London was protected by massive lengths of steel cables suspended from observation balloons to guard against air raids. These "balloon aprons" forced pilots to fly above their range or too low to avoid AA fire.