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TIL a research study published in 2010 found that acetaminophen can reduce physical and neural responses associated with the pain of social rejection, whether in romantic relationships, friendships or otherwise.

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W76yd TIL of the Diderot Effect, where acquiring a new thing leads you to want to upgrade and acquire other things.
7r8OO TIL Queen Victoria chose Ottawa to be Canada's capital
D1xZe TIL: A survey of 12,000 parents with children aged from five to 12 years old, in 10 countries, found almost a third of children play outside for just 30 minutes or less a day. Conclusion: Children around the world spend less time outdoors than prisoners.
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QAk TIL there is a rave that is so big it is it’s own country…