Post * NYl8 — Curious Curator

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TIL that sushi is meant to be eaten by hand, rather than with chopsticks.

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W55L TIL that during the Whiskey Rebellion of 1794, President George Washington became the only sitting president to ever lead troops in the field

yQyaJ TIL that Finnish Lauri Törni was angry after the Soviet union defeated Finland in the winter war. he dedicated his life to fighting soviets, taking every opportunity to kill them, fighting for Finland, Nazi Germany, and the United States.

d9Wd TIL that Chuck Palahniuk’s grandfather killed his wife and children before turning the shotgun on himself. Chuck’s father hid under the bed and was the only survivor, but was later murdered by his girlfriend’s ex-husband.

j6JaN TIL that a shot of espresso has less caffeine than a cup of regular coffee.

m47E TIL Meditation changes brain structure in just 8 weeks—including an increase in grey matter in the part of the brain associated with learning.