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TIL that in 1964, 17-year-old Randy Gardner set the world record for sleep deprivation by staying awake for 11 days and 25 minutes, providing valuable insights into the effects of extreme sleep loss on the human mind and body.

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DvKJ TIL: 2 F16 pilots went on a suicide mission to stop Flight 93 on 9/11.
NrjM TIL The tallest building in the world (Burj Khalifa) was built without sewage, so all poop must be trucked out.
oRp0W TIL: In Mexico City, some bird species, like house sparrows and finches, use discarded cigarette butts to line their nests. Researchers believe the nicotine in the filters acts as a natural insect repellent, helping the birds fend off parasites such as mites and lice.
Me5eK TIL the psychological term of John Henryism; the belief that anything is achievable if you work hard enough, but it comes at a cost. Based on the life of John Henry, who competed in a pile driving competition, won, and then died as a result from the exertion.
DjeP TIL there was a competition between professional investors, teenagers, and Orlando the Cat to see who could earn the most money in the stock market during 2012. Orlando, with an increase of 10.8%, beat the investors (3.5%) and the teenagers (-3.2%) by throwing his toy mouse to select his stocks.