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TIL there is a temple in India where women come to shave their heads as part of a religious ceremony. After they leave, the temple sells the hair to companies that make hair extensions.

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Yx4W TIL the US Veteran’s Administration was given 387 acres in 1887 to create permanent housing for disabled veterans. The VA hasn’t allowed any new residents since the 1970’s, and leases the land for profit instead of building housing.
wLbK6 TIL due to his fascination with James Bond novels CIA boss Allen Dulles made the CIA attempt to make some of the Bond gadgets in real life. While the poison-tipped shoes reportedly did work in real life, many other gadgets failed to do their job.
R7RV4 TIL that despite being 30+ years old, the Sega Master System still sells roughly 150,000 units in Brazil and technically, has yet to be discontinued.
VMXE4 TIL of Charles Henry Turner. He was an African American scientist who earned his PhD in 1907. He discovered that insects could distinguish pitch, that cockroaches can learn by trial and error and that honeybees can see color.
dDxx8 TIL Dunbar's research suggests that humans can comfortably maintain approximately 150meaningful relationships. These relationships can range from close family and friends to more distant acquaintances. Beyond the number, it becomes increasingly challenging to remember and maintain social connections