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TIL that Robert Cronin holds the World Records for longest time to complete an undergraduate program at 52 years and 111 days. He was a cardiologist who served as Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University from 1972 to 1977 and finished his undergraduate degree in 2000.

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neWo9 National Geographic explorer and grantee Gregg Treinish wants everyone to know about the hidden toxic cost of synthetic fabrics. Tiny, invisible microplastics are entering our waterways straight from our washing machines. About 2,000 synthetic particles are released from washing a single polyester fleece jacket. All clothing items—including cotton and wool—shed micro-fibers when washed, but the natural fibers biodegrade. Synthetic particles don't degrade and can absorb toxins while traveling through the waterways. If they're eaten by small organisms, such as fish, they can bioaccumulate and end up on our dinner plates. Read more about how you can minimize microplastics' impact on the environmentMore from Gregg TreinishClick here to read more about microplastics in the ocean
8ZBK TIL of the existence of ‘Numbers Stations’; hundreds of shortwave radio stations featuring broadcasts of formatted numbers and sounds, which since the 1950’s, are believed to be addressed to intelligence officers operating in foreign countries.
woJlJ TIL a Babylonian dream prophecy from 2700 BC, "If he carries beer in the street his heart will be glad."
DZPj TIL that in 1996, the legislature of New Mexico adopted an official state question: “Red or green?” It refers to the question always asked whether one prefers red or green chile when ordering New Mexican cuisine.
OGVN7 TIL That Not Everyone Has an Inner Monologue—or inner voice—that narrates your thoughts throughout the day