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TIL American Billionaire Andrew Carnegie Offered To Buy The Philippines’ Freedom from US Colonization For $20 Million

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gMyEW TIL that software bugs in a radiation therapy machine were responsible for killing 3 people with high doses of radiation
7rQ9r TIL that the "Magic Relationship Ratio," according to science, states that for every negative interaction during conflict, a stable and happy marriage has five (or more) positive interactions
p8ja8 TIL that in the 1960's Philip Morris increased the addictiveness of Marlboro cigarettes by chemically free-basing the nicotine, which enhances potency without changing actual nicotine levels. ABC news accused PM of spiking Marlboro's with extra nicotine, and PM sued them for 10 billion USD.
e146 TIL about the “7th generation” principle which was taught by Native Americans saying that in every decision, be it personal, governmental or corporate, we must consider how it will affect our descendents seven generations into the future.
VaQB TIL that in 1996 Tom Cruise witnessed a hit and run accident. He stayed with the victim after calling 911 and ended up paying her medical bills when he learned she was uninsured.