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TIL that Depression actually alters vision, making the world appear far more dull and monochrome. This is due to lower Retinal activity in comparison to someone that doesn't suffer from Depression.

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yxxp TIL Citizens of Athens, Tennessee in 1946 lead an armed rebellion against the local government who was accused of using law enforcement to intimidate voters and rig elections.
jNddX TIL of the Half Way to Hell Club, an exclusive club organized by the men who fell from the Golden Gate Bridge during its construction in 1936 and 1937 and were saved by the safety nets.
xpeB TIL: John F. Kennedy’s sister, Rosemary, was lobotomized at the age of 23. Her Father authorized it and didn’t tell the family until after. The truth only came out after John was elected President.
lZBA TIL that young children, like axolotls, can regrow their fingertips back, an ability that disappears as age progresses.
QJMpd TIL The Texas Hold 'em opening hand of Ace-King off suit is sometimes referred to as an Anna Kournikova - both for the initials (AK) and because the hand looks good, but does not win much.