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TIL Issac Newton roamed the streets as anti-counterfeit coin vigilante, then invented the ridges on coins to reduce fraud currency

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VMBeD TIL there's a drug called Antabuse. It helps recovering alcoholics by making them very ill if they drink a small amount of alcohol.
epjJD TIL that pop artist Andy Warhol, known for his avant-garde work, was a devout Byzantine Catholic who attended Mass every Sunday, volunteered at soup kitchens, and converted at least one person. His brother described him as "really religious," and he quietly supported his nephew’s priesthood studies.
v15YK TIL Petting a dog or cat or other furry pets releases oxytocin (the “cuddle hormone”), which creates instant happiness. Oxytocin also lowers blood pressure and reduces stress levels.
R7Bo7 TIL Hackers can remotely install malware on pacemakers to deliver life-threatening shocks. This mainly applies to pacemakers which do not rely on encryption to safeguard updates.
5bKP TIL the scene in La La Land where Emma Stone’s audition is interrupted by a phone call was taken from Ryan Gosling’s audition for the movie where the exact incident happened.