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TIL: There is a study in Japan which examines why people play dating sims. They found it mostly appealed to lonely individuals seeking to develop social skills or experience love. The psychological benefits are similar to a real relationship in reducing stress and boosting satisfaction.

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OGorX TIL Union General Philip Kearny devised the first unit insignia patches used in the U.S. Army in 1862, after mistakenly giving orders to soldiers not under his command. Afterward, his men wore a patch of red cloth to identify themselves as members of his unit. Other units quickly adopted the idea.
78GKr TIL about Arnulf Fuhrmann, who planned to make Uruguay and Argentina Nazi colonies but failed
99gp TIL there are actually seven different types of Kryptonite in the Superman comics universe causing different reactions, including Pink Kryptonite that makes Kryptonians like Superman gay.
LQNBp TIL 40% of teens have sent or posted nude or semi-nude pictures.
p8LBZ TIL that UFO sightings were recorded in the Annals of Joseon Dynasty, which was written about 400 years ago.