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TIL that Bumblebees Can Fly Higher Than Mount Everest

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wLa8J TIL: The Wreck of the Sultana was the Worst Maritime Disaster In American History, killing 1,800 on board.
aNdy TIL according to MIND’s survey amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.
9Ybn6 TIL in 1941 the grandmother of Martin Luther King fell down and became unresponsive. MLK blamed himself and attempting suicide by jumping from a second story window
6K6Y TIL that Sia’s album “This is Acting” is comprised entirely of songs written by Sia and rejected by other artists.
rO6W TIL that studio execs disliked the film title “Beetlejuice” and wanted to call it “House Ghosts.” Displeased, Burton jokingly suggested “Scared Sheetless.” The director was horrified when they went for it. Needless to say, Burton eventually got his way.