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TIL The film Memento is lauded by medical experts for its accurate portrayal of anterograde amnesia and is considered “close to a perfect exploration of the neurobiology of memory”

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LJ5v TIL Zoroastrianism, A religion that has existed for over 4000 years still exists today
loBK TIL If you are an artist in Ireland, you don’t have to pay income taxes
PYryn TIL Ted Koppel stopped reporting on the 1996 Republican Convention after stating there was no news left to cover and calling it "more of an infomercial than a news event".
V5vD TIL a study conducted by the University of Queensland has concluded that “extreme” music - such as Heavy Metal - can positively influence those experiencing anger by regulating sadness and enhancing positive emotions
WkP9N TIL that while undergoing screening for kidney donation to her son, a 64 yr. old woman found she had no gallbladder and no spleen despite never undergoing surgical removal. The rare birth defect was diagnosed, and she was still able to donate her kidney.