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TIL that over a period of 55 years Virginia forced the sterilization of thousands of people; it was so successful the nazis modeled their programs after it, and used it as a defense in the Nuremburg trials

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x691D TIL ASMR, a sensation characterized by tingling and relaxation, has gained popularity on the internet. Common triggers include soft whispers, tapping sounds, and gentle movements. While its effects vary among individuals, many find it soothing.
R71gw TIL an almost 80 year old man fought the British in 1775, survived being stabbed multiple times and went on to live well into his 90s.
R7Rv8 TIL two y/o Karlee Kosolofski was found dead, frozen to her porch in 1994. She had followed her dad out of the house on a -22°C morning and couldn't reach the handle to get back in. Over five hours later, she was found and amazingly revived with only the lower part of her leg needing amputation.
D1vWJ TIL: Car accidents account for only around 15% of organ donations so even if widespread autonomous vehicles are safer they won't impact transplants much.
Bg1XD TIL Kit Harington auditioned for “Game of Thrones” with a black eye after getting involved in a fight at McDonald’s the night before. The fight was because someone called his date an “ugly pig”. Kit ended up getting the role of Jon Snow and thought the black eye may have helped him land the role.