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TIL that birds in the Netherlands fly higher on New Year's Eve to avoid the fireworks

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W7d74 TIL that Hollywood Star Clark Gable enlisted as an aerial gunner during WWII, flew on several combat missions, and was nearly killed in one. Hitler, a fan of Gable, offered a substantial reward for anyone who could shoot down and capture him alive.
EbGw TIL that David Eaglemen, a neuroscientist, threw himself and other volunteers down a 150ft drop to observe perception of time as they fell.
neoRr TIL Your body automatically stuffs and un-stuffs alternating nostrils so you only use one nostril at a time. This is called the "nasal cycle."
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GOxg TIL The reason people believe breaking a mirror brings 7 years of bad luck is due to ancient Romans believing life renewed itself every 7 years and that breaking a mirror would damage one’s self until the next 7 year renewal period.