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TIL That when we lose fat weight, it’s primarily done by breathing it out.

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R78B8 TIL that Mr. Rogers saved PBS from massive budget cuts by giving a 7 minute testimony to Congress. At the conclusion of Mr. Rogers testimony about how he helps children deal with their emotions and to feel special, Senator Pastore proclaimed “Looks like you just earned the $20 million.”
b6LZ9 TIL in Dec. 2018-2022, there were 4,759 people killed in alcohol-impaired-driving crashes. In Dec. ‘22, young drivers ages 21-34 had the highest percentage (25%) of DUI fatalities. And Nighttime drunk driving was more dangerous than daytime driving, with 31% of fatalities between 6 pm - 5:59 am.
kJ4RE TIL Four NASA interns stole $20 million in moon rocks in order to sell them for profit. Two of said interns reportedly crushed up sample and placed them under a pillow on order to “have sex on the Moon”
7rXLp TIL Scientists developed a brain implant that can "read people's minds and turn their thoughts to speech." Entire spoken sentences can be generated using electrical signals from brain activity. It is not yet perfect, but can be helpful for people with diseases which cause speech loss.
0wYyR TIL that goats are completely immune to poison ivy, oak, and sumac. They love the stuff and can eat several pounds a day.