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TIL that many children from 2-5 years will develop maladaptive sleeping behavior following surgical procedures and anesthesia, so parents please mentally prepare yourselves.

Read more anesthesiology.pubs.asahq.org

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Jdkl TIL: If you still own a 1st gen Ipod, you might be entitled to a free replacement/upgrade
69enJ TIL that in 1951, 250 people were poisoned by "cursed bread" made with flour tainted with fungus in a small town in France. 50 people were interned in asylums and there were 7 deaths!
xEr7 TIL That A Neutron Star Named PSR J1748-2446ad Spins Over 716 Times a Second. The speed at it’s equator is 24% the Speed of light or 70,000KM/s.
4Xpvg TIL that shinrin-yoku (meaning "forest bathing") is considered a form of nature therapy in Japan which has positive effects on mental and nervous wellbeing. It consists essentially in taking long walks in forests.
KYORQ TIL about the Nordic Biker War. A war involving the Hells Angles and Bandidos outlaw motorcycle clubs. The bikers utilized car bombs, machine guns, hand grenades, anti-tank missiles and small arms during their gang war.