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TIL about John Yudkin, a scientist who's reputation was ruined and was ridiculed for his belief that sugar not fat was responsible for the health crisis in America. Years later research is starting to support his findings.

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Vekp TIL the Guns N’ Roses hit song Sweet Child o’ Mine came under controversy in 2015 when a very similar sounding track by a lesser known Australian rock band was discovered to have been released six years prior. Upon hearing the song, GnR’s bassist, Duff McKagan, called the similarities “stunning.”
b9BEN TIL that when you sleep in a new environment your brain stays half-awake
v1roB TIL that if a service dog approaches you without their person, you should follow them as their person is likely in danger and in need of help
XJgr TIL a coal power station puts 100 times more radiation into the air than a nuclear power plant producing the same amount of energy
Zp8ZB TIL 3% of the general population has antisocial personality disorder: a mental health disorder characterized by disregard for other people.