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TIL Infrared images taken from satellites have aided the discovery of ancient human artifacts, roads, and footpaths all over the world, providing invaluable information to archaeologists.

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nWjR7 TIL: Water aerobics is popular among the elderly because it prevents overheating and fall injuries during exercise.
x4RB TIL In 2013, A man set up a stand near Central Park selling black and white artwork for $60. The man ended up being Banksy and the original authenticated artwork sold at the stall was valued at over $200,000 each.
exA4 TIL that when you encounter some information for the first time and then begin to notice it everywhere, you’re experiencing the Baader-Meinhof phenomenon
ken5 TIL: “Gatorade is directly linked to to impaired neurological development, reduced fertility, early onset of puberty and altered thyroid hormones.”
aXNJ TIL That to date, 52 out of the 77 restaurants featured on Gordon Ramsay’s ‘Kitchen Nightmares’ have closed, many before the episodes they were on even aired. One owner even committed suicide due to his failing business.