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TIL about the Illusory truth effect, also known as the illusion of truth effect, validity effect, truth effect, or the reiteration effect) is the tendency to believe false information to be correct after repeated exposure

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nerdY TIL that the common saying "you can't have your cake and eat it too" was originally phrased "you can't eat your cake and have it too." This conveys the meaning of the expression much more clearly, since once you eat a cake, you can no longer have it.
rRARo TIL during a dinner party at Windsor castle, the Queen danced to ABBA's Dancing Queen, much to the amusement of guest. She reportedly said, "I always try to dance when this song comes on, because I am the Queen, and I like to dance.”
Lk4am TIL A theater's air composition varies depending on what kind of scene is playing. A study showed that the strongest collective chemical response was for suspense and comedy sequences. Understanding the change in the air's chemistry in theaters can help us develop cancer detection techniques.
yQyoM TIL in 1954 an archaeologist discovered 1,224 intact pieces of wood from 2500BC under the Great Pyramid of Giza. A boat builder then spent 14 years figuring out how they fit together and un-warping them to assemble the "Khufu ship", visible in a museum today.
5YJBk TIL Natural condoms made from bladders and animal skins allow the transfer of body heat between partners. Latex condoms reduce heat transfer, which may contribute to reduced sexual pleasure