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TIL that 70% of all Canadian blood plasma is actually sourced from the United States, where donors are regularly paid for their donations.

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bQGa TIL octopuses have three hearts, nine brains, and blue blood. Also TIL that octopuses is the most correct plural form of octopus.
wop9J TIL about Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), a disorder characterized by extreme, uncontrollable anxiety in the face of anything perceived as a "demand." Those with PDA may try to avoid not only the demands of others, but also the demands of their own body, such as for hunger or sleep.
NAYM TIL that in 2008 Detroit police used SWAT tactics to raid a party at an art museum. Guns drawn, they forced everyone to the floor before searching every attendee and confiscating over 40 vehicles… all because the museum didn’t have the right alcohol permit.
kOD0e TIL Mr. Potato Head a was product placement and his sales increased by 500% after the release of Toy Story (1995).
e0a9k TIL People with depression feel better after listening to sad music