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TIL that experienced meditators showed decreased activity in the areas of the brain linked to attention lapses, anxiety, ADHD, schizophrenia, autism, and Alzheimer’s disease.

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XER96 TIL one of the primary economic principles of Nazi Germany was the mass privatization of public industries.
nW7jb TIL Africa and Asia are home to nearly 90 percent of the world's rural population.
R0x1 TIL that a Nazi Weather Station was discovered in Canada in the 1970’s
bXXa TIL that Jeffrey Dahmer, also known as the Milwaukee Cannibal, accidentally consumed the sedated drink that he made for his victim, fell asleep, and was robbed of 300 USD and a watch. Naturally, he did not report the incident.
wLXJ8 TIL all Porsche cars have the ignition on the left side of the steering-wheel. This comes from an idea at the 24 Hours of Le Mans race when drivers had to start the car themselves, this way the driver could start the car with his left hand while put it in gear with his right hand and start faster.