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TIL braces use a shape memory alloy that activate in response to body heat. The pulling sensation you feel is the metal trying to get back to its original shape.

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4XaLN TIL that human cells contain little massage chambers that gently nudge proteins back into the correct shape after they are damaged
N7xLP TIL that there was a test several years ago where 70 undercover agents tried to sneak bombs or guns through US airport security; 67 succeeded
6jxJ TIL: Paul McCartney has the world record for longest gap between top 10 hits at over 29 years
1eYD TIL that “chocolate diamonds” are a low quality grade diamond intended for industrial use but have been creatively marketed as jewelry and sold at much higher prices.
Ryw8 TIL of an ancient roman poem about how to get over someone who doesn’t love you. It involves keeping busy by farming, hunting and traveling, having a lot of sex with multiple partners, avoiding being alone, and staying away from romantic works of art