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TIL that two of the biggest moments of the 20th century - the first successful climb of Mt. Everest and the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II - happened within a week of each other and made international news on the same day

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6NOZ TIL When you tell someone a goal or thing you’re planning on doing, it chemically satisfies your brain in a manner that’s similar to having actually completed the goal.
7rkbr TIL that in 1913, Freud, Trotsky, Lenin, Stalin and Hitler were all living in the same neighborhood in Vienna, Austro at the same time.
1aOQ8 TIL Despite being high in fat and calories, peanuts do not appear to contribute to weight gain. In fact, observational studies have shown that peanut consumption may help maintain a healthy weight and reduce your risk of obesity