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TIL that Facebook can have some devastating psychological effects, and that apparently, “Facebook Depression” is a thing

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loMV7 TIL of Ikkyū Sōjun, a Zen Masters and poet who was known for his eccentric lifestyle. He would visit brothels and drink alcohol, which were considered heretical acts. In folklore, one of his greatest pupils was a prostitute, and he preached all humans were equalm for they're all skeletons underneath
a1a9 TIL some whales still have hind-leg bones, likely because they are descendant from land animals that returned to the sea
5VOBD TIL The very distinctive black and white pattern of Killer Whales (Orcas) serves as a form of camouflage from their prey. Like military airplanes that are colored light on the undersides and dark on top, this color pattern makes the whales less visible from both above and below.
MnkA TIL Pornhub and Youporn will begin offering HTTPS encryption by default to fight against ISPs being able to sell your browsing history.
kO6W TIL: Pootie tang was written and directed by Louis CK.